A federal judge has mandated that Apple adjust its App Store policies significantly by ending commission collection on specific app transactions. This decision concludes a prolonged antitrust case initiated by Epic Games, which sought to curtail Apple's substantial control over the digital economy. Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers criticized Apple for creating obstacles that contravened her previous orders, including an unfair commission system and discouragement tactics aimed at external payment processes. Moreover, she proposed a criminal contempt investigation into Apple due to its noncompliance, evidencing the seriousness of the ruling.
Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers ruled that Apple must stop collecting a commission on certain app sales, following five years of Epic Games' antitrust litigation.
Judge Gonzales Rogers emphasized that Apple had created a new system that forced apps to pay a 27 percent commission, undermining her earlier order.
In a strong rebuke, Judge Gonzalez Rogers criticized Tim Cook and other Apple executives for misrepresenting the company's compliance with the court's ruling.
The court’s decision restricts Apple from dissuading developers from directing customers to external payment options, potentially altering the company’s revenue approach significantly.
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