Court reverses pause on Epic Games ruling ahead of Apple’s Supreme Court bid
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Key Points:
- The US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit reversed its earlier decision to stay enforcement of a ruling requiring Apple to loosen App Store rules related to alternative payment methods, siding with Epic Games.
- Epic Games argued that Apple failed to demonstrate a substantial question for Supreme Court review or good cause to maintain the stay, which the court found persuasive.
- The court noted that even if the Supreme Court takes up the case, further proceedings on commission-related issues would still occur at the lower court level, making a stay unnecessary.
- Epic Games criticized Apple's fees on purchases outside the App Store as harmful to consumers and developers, emphasizing the company's commitment to challenging these policies.
- Apple has not yet commented on the court’s reversal, and the case continues to unfold as both parties prepare for potential further legal battles.
