US Court of Appeals lifts pause on Apple App Store rule changes

12 articles · Updated · 9to5Mac · Apr 28

The Ninth Circuit reversed its earlier stay after Epic Games argued Apple failed to show good cause for delaying enforcement while seeking Supreme Court review.
This decision means Apple must proceed with loosening certain App Store rules related to alternative payment methods, despite its ongoing legal efforts.
Epic Games claims Apple’s fees on external purchases harm consumers and developers, while further lower-court proceedings are expected regardless of Supreme Court involvement.

Given its high reversal rate, will the Supreme Court even consider the Ninth Circuit's ruling against Apple?

As global regulators close in, is this ruling the final crack in Apple's 'walled garden' ecosystem?

With its App Store mandate reinstated, can Apple still legally charge a 27% fee on external payments?

How will Apple protect its lucrative services revenue if forced to compete on payment processing fees?

Now that developers can offer other payment options, will prices for apps and subscriptions actually go down?

Will opening the App Store to outside payments compromise the security and privacy iPhone users expect?