Apple appealed the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals decision on the App Store, its implementation delayed.
The latest developments in the Apple – Epic Games lawsuit, which has been going on since August 2020, were both against and in favor of Apple. In recent weeks, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has found Apple to be right on many issues. to an important decision had also signed.
In the aforementioned decision, Apple has directed the developers of the applications in the App Store to alternative payment methods for in-app shopping. to allow was ruled. Today, Apple made the expected move.
Apple is appealing again, the implementation of the decision is delayed:
Apple appealed the decision of the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. He asked for the decision to be reconsidered in the US Supreme Court. With this request, it is also necessary to implement the decision of the Court of Appeal. It took 90 days.
Apple will file its appeal with the U.S. Supreme Court within this three-month period. However, the Supreme Court has no obligation to accept this objection definitively. However, if the objection is found valid, Epic and Apple He will appear in court again.
Epic CEO Tim Sweeney also shared a statement along with the postponement caused by Apple’s appeal. Sweeney for the decision “Justice adjourned again” he said.
Why is Apple so defensive?
One of Apple’s biggest revenue items is the commission it receives from every purchase in the App Store. Moreover, applications do not have a different option for payments. It tried to be – Epic Games. It has integrated its own payment system into Fortnite. then game Removed from App StoreIt was instrumental in starting a great debate.
How much do you think Apple’s revenue is? In every application, regardless of large or small size, from every purchase made 30% commission. So, do you think Apple is justified in its objections? Or is Epic Games’ defense correct?
Source :
https://www.theverge.com/2023/7/17/23798090/apple-epic-supreme-court-app-store-appeal