Supreme Court sides with Apple on App Store payment rules

Epic Games' appeal against Apple over App Store payment options was denied by the U.S. Supreme Court. The dispute revolves around Apple's App Store practices and their impact on developers and consumers.

Background of the Dispute:

Epic Games, the creator of "Fortnite," launched an antitrust lawsuit against Apple in 2020.

The suit claimed Apple held a monopoly by mandating consumers to buy through its App Store.

A 2021 judgement dismissed the antitrust aspects but held that Apple couldn't stop developers from directing consumers to outside purchase links.

Apple earns a 30% commission on App Store and in-app sales.

Epic's primary goal is to establish its own app store and avoid the "App Store tax."

Recent Developments and Reactions:

The U.S. Appeals Court granted Apple 90 days to submit a petition following the Supreme Court's decision.

The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, based in San Francisco, critiqued Apple's defenses as potentially non-frivolous but lacking recognition of previous decisions and facts.

Epic's attempt to overturn the 9th Circuit's decision to postpone the injunction was unsuccessful, marking a potential significant blow for the gaming company.

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