Apple is taking swift action in light of a recent court ruling that found it had failed to comply with antitrust laws. The ruling, described by Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers as an 'extraordinary Order,' imposes restrictions on Apple's ability to control its App Store payments. Apple claims these changes, which allow developers to link to external payment systems, fundamentally alter its business and will lead to substantial losses. Competitors like Spotify and Amazon's Kindle Store are already leveraging these changes to sidestep Apple's commission fees, creating a seismic shift in app payment dynamics.
Apple's emergency motion argues that the new court ruling imposes restrictions that might cost the company significantly, fundamentally altering its business operations.
US District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers described Apple's behavior as an 'obvious cover-up,' emphasizing the company's tendency to choose anticompetitive options.
Following the ruling, developers can now include links and buttons allowing users to purchase subscriptions outside Apple's ecosystem, a marked shift from previous policies.
With the changes, apps like Spotify and Amazon's Kindle Store have quickly adapted, marking a significant change in how in-app purchases are handled.
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