Apple Couldn’t Postpone Decision in Epic Case

The ongoing lawsuit between Apple and Epic Games, which has been decided against Apple, is still not completely concluded. About two months ago, the court requested the removal of certain restrictions on how Apple can receive payments in apps. This will allow developers to not pay Apple extra commissions for their apps. would allow them to add their own payment methods. Apple, on the other hand, appealed the lawsuit decision to push the business as high as possible.

Another hearing was held for the Apple and Epic case on Tuesday. In the final hearing held, Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers again signed a ruling against Apple. The judge said that Apple must comply with the order that allows developers to add external payment options. prevented the litigation from advancing. In addition, the Judge did not change the time he gave Apple.

Apple’s application to delay the decision failed to pass the Judge:

Apple to rewrite policies against referral to Judge during trial it needs more time told. These policies Apple was talking about were rules that prevented developers from adding their own payment methods. Apple’s lawyer, Mark Perry, said these rules are too complex and that there should be new guidelines that protect children, developers, customers and Apple. Also, at some point, this decision will be given to developers and consumers. would ‘absolutely’ hurt also expressed.

Judge Rogers responded to Apple’s request. turned out hard. Rogers directly to Apple don’t want additional timeinstead, the decision that they want to postpone it for years told. He also stated that they are trying to delay changes to Apple as much as possible until the case is over, and that they are determined to win the appeal. Therefore, Apple’s actions to delay the decision of the case were rejected by the Judge. the deadline given to Apple to implement changes There was no change on December 9th.

On the other hand, Apple announced that it plans to apply to the US Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals this time. until all objections in this case are resolved. There is no need to make any changes in the operation. stated. We will see what results Apple will get from its applications to postpone the decision in the coming days.