Apple appeals the proceedings with Epic Games and may delay the availability of third-party payments on the App Store

In a proceeding with Epic Games, Apple was sentenced to 'allow apps offered on the App Store to accept payment options other than those offered by Apple.' It has been revealed that Apple has appealed this ruling.

Apple appeals ruling in Epic Games case regarding App Store payments ―― 9to5Mac
https://9to5mac.com/2021/10/08/apple-appeals-ruling-in-epic-games-case-and-app-store-changes-could-be-delayed/

Epic Games, the developer of the popular battle royal game Fort Knight, said that Apple will distribute 15 to 30% of the apps distributed on the App Store, which is the official app store for iPhone. In August 2020, I filed a lawsuit against Apple, dissatisfied with the fact that it was collected as a 'fee for'.

On September 10, 2021, Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers ruled in a series of proceedings, telling Apple that 'apps offered on the App Store include payment options other than those offered by Apple. To admit. ' However, Judge Rogers said, 'We cannot finally conclude that Apple is a monopoly under federal or state antitrust law. It was shown that they are doing anti-competitive behavior, 'he said, saying that Apple's App Store does not violate antitrust laws. As a result, many media outlets reported the ruling as 'Apple's victory.'

In a lawsuit between Apple and Epic Games, 'App Store should accept payment methods other than Apple', while there are voices saying that Apple will win --GIGAZINE

Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney also said after the ruling, 'Today's ruling wasn't a win for developers or consumers. Epic Games is an in-app purchase method for 1 billion consumers. fair competition to aim will continue fighting 'and between the app store tweets . In addition, we will formally appeal a few days later.

Epic Games Appeals Dissatisfaction with Apple's Proceedings-GIGAZINE

Judge Rogers' decision requires Apple to allow app developers to use a third-party payment system that doesn't go through the App Store. It may be delayed by several years before being added to the App Store.

If the appeal is granted, the App Store payment system may not be modified until the trial is over. CNBC has pointed out that 'it can take years to finish the trial,' which raises the possibility that the app store will have a long way to go before third-party payment systems are available. ..

Apple's appeal will be heard by a judge in November 2021. The court's injunction against Apple to 'allow third-party payment systems in the App Store' was scheduled to come into effect on December 9, 2021.

Apple announced in September 2021 that developers could redirect users to sign up for services other than the App Store, but this change is related to digital magazines, newspapers, books, audio, music, and video. Applies only to apps that offer subscription services. On the other hand, Judge Rogers' injunction will benefit more app developers as all apps will be able to use third-party payment systems.