This website collects cookies to deliver better user experience. Cookie Policy
Accept
Sign In
The Wall Street Publication
  • Home
  • Trending
  • U.S
  • World
  • Politics
  • Business
    • Business
    • Economy
    • Real Estate
    • Markets
    • Personal Finance
  • Tech
  • Lifestyle
    • Lifestyle
    • Style
    • Arts
  • Health
  • Sports
  • Entertainment
Reading: Apple Filing Notice of Appeal in Epic Antitrust Case
Share
The Wall Street PublicationThe Wall Street Publication
Font ResizerAa
Search
  • Home
  • Trending
  • U.S
  • World
  • Politics
  • Business
    • Business
    • Economy
    • Real Estate
    • Markets
    • Personal Finance
  • Tech
  • Lifestyle
    • Lifestyle
    • Style
    • Arts
  • Health
  • Sports
  • Entertainment
Have an existing account? Sign In
Follow US
© 2024 The Wall Street Publication. All Rights Reserved.
The Wall Street Publication > Blog > Tech > Apple Filing Notice of Appeal in Epic Antitrust Case
Tech

Apple Filing Notice of Appeal in Epic Antitrust Case

Editorial Board Published October 8, 2021
Share
Apple Filing Notice of Appeal in Epic Antitrust Case
SHARE

Apple Inc. AAPL -0.27% told a federal judge on Friday it plans to appeal a verdict in its high-profile antitrust case against Epic Games Inc., a contest that has brought new attention to how big technology companies manage software and applications on their platforms.

The iPhone maker also is seeking to put on hold an order by U.S. District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers that requires Apple to loosen some restrictions on how App Store developers seek payments for their online offerings.

Epic, the maker of the popular game “Fortnite,” already had filed a notice of appeal to the Sept. 10 verdict issued by the Oakland, Calif., federal court following the 16-day bench trial in May. An Epic spokeswoman declined to comment on Apple’s plan to appeal.

The case put on trial the ways in which companies such as Apple control access to their users. Lawmakers and regulators in the U.S., European Union and beyond are closely monitoring the issue.

Apple faced a deadline to file its notice of appeal, a routine procedure that doesn’t include details of its argument against the one of 10 claims that the judge ruled on.

Most of Epic’s claims were rejected by the judge, including that Apple was an improper monopoly in its control of distribution of software onto the iPhone and its requirement that forces developers to use its in-app payment system. Apple collects what Epic calls an unfair commission of as high as 30%.

Apple had argued its rules protected users and its fees were in line with industry norms and fair for the services it provides. Following the original verdict, Apple has cheered the findings as a “resounding victory.”

Still, it wasn’t a complete win. The judge ruled that Apple was wrong to prohibit developers from using in-app and out-of-app communications with users to send them to alternative payment methods. She issued an injunction to force Apple to stop this ban.

Tim Sweeney, chief executive of Epic Games. The videogame maker has said Apple collects an unfair commission of as high as 30% on in-app payments.

Photo: David Paul Morris/Bloomberg News

Apple wants a stay on the injunction while it works on a solution. The company already had agreed to a settlement in another case to allow out-of-app communications, but it remains unclear how Apple wants to address in-app communications.

“The company understands and respects the Court’s concerns regarding communications between developers and consumers,” the company said in a court filing. “Apple is carefully working through many complex issues across a global landscape, seeking to enhance information flow while protecting both the efficient functioning of the App Store and the security and privacy of Apple’s customers.”

Some legal observers have said they think an appeal to the Ninth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals could take a year or more, and the case is likely to ultimately go to the U.S. Supreme Court, the nation’s top court.

Epic co-founder Tim Sweeney has suggested the process could take five years. Meanwhile, Apple isn’t allowing Epic back on its developer platform until the appeals process is completed.

The legal battle emerged in August 2020, when Epic sneaked an in-app payment into its popular “Fortnite” videogame that violated Apple’s rules. In response, Apple booted the game from the App Store, and Epic’s lawsuit followed.

The case gave a unique window into Apple’s secretive App Store business, revealing that about one-fifth of operating income in fiscal 2019 came from its cut of app revenue, according to a Wall Street Journal analysis of court records that were made public as part of the trial.

Apple has said the figures released were flawed and too high; still it has acknowledged that much of its App Store revenue came from videogames.

—Sarah E. Needleman contributed to this article.

Write to Tim Higgins at [email protected]

Copyright ©2021 Dow Jones & Company, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 87990cbe856818d5eddac44c7b1cdeb8

TAGGED:Tech NewsWall Street Publication
Share This Article
Twitter Email Copy Link Print
Previous Article Southwest Airlines, Facebook, Pfizer: Stocks That Defined the Week Southwest Airlines, Facebook, Pfizer: Stocks That Defined the Week
Next Article These Cities (and Small Towns) Want Remote Workers These Cities (and Small Towns) Want Remote Workers

Editor's Pick

Brooke Hogan Written Out of Hulk’s Will (At Her Personal Request)

Brooke Hogan Written Out of Hulk’s Will (At Her Personal Request)

Studying Time: 3 minutes Brooke Hogan isn’t in her dad’s will, a brand new report reveals. Regardless of years of…

By Editorial Board 4 Min Read
6 Greatest Underwear To Stop Chafing For Males in 2025 | Fashion
6 Greatest Underwear To Stop Chafing For Males in 2025 | Fashion

We independently consider all really helpful services. Any services or products put…

15 Min Read
9 Finest Males’s Shorts Manufacturers – Versatile Types For 2025 | Fashion
9 Finest Males’s Shorts Manufacturers – Versatile Types For 2025 | Fashion

We independently consider all advisable services. Any services or products put ahead…

13 Min Read

Oponion

In Bond Market Rout, Investors See Overdue Correction

In Bond Market Rout, Investors See Overdue Correction

Investors often claim the U.S. government bond market is the…

September 30, 2021

Jeff Bezos takes one other pathetic step in his march towards MAGA

Amazon introduced on Monday that it's…

March 10, 2025

Chip Shortage Not Great for Chip Makers Either

Chip manufacturers can still sell every…

October 12, 2021

Is ‘Panchayat’ Actual Story? Defined Amid Bihar MLA’s Viral ‘Marunga’ Risk To ‘Sachiv’ | Audio | Viral Information

Final Up to date:July 29, 2025,…

July 29, 2025

Joe Biden, Democrats still short of goal on big-spending agenda after months of dealmaking

President Biden was making scant visible…

September 29, 2021

You Might Also Like

The Nintendo Change 2’s Largest Downside Is Already Storage
Tech

The Nintendo Change 2’s Largest Downside Is Already Storage

The Nintendo Change 2 is unbelievable—already a contender for the most important gaming {hardware} launch of 2025. I am nonetheless…

4 Min Read
Clear Your Mattress No Matter How Gross It Will get
Tech

Clear Your Mattress No Matter How Gross It Will get

It’s essential to know easy methods to clear your mattress. Not only for day-to-day cleanliness and hygiene, however let’s say…

4 Min Read
Preserve an Eye on Your Residence With Our Favourite Out of doors Safety Cameras
Tech

Preserve an Eye on Your Residence With Our Favourite Out of doors Safety Cameras

Evaluate These Safety CamerasBest MicroSD Playing cards{Photograph}: AmazonSome safety cameras help native storage, enabling you to file movies on the…

41 Min Read
Hold Tabs on Your Pets and Youngsters With the Finest Indoor Safety Cameras
Tech

Hold Tabs on Your Pets and Youngsters With the Finest Indoor Safety Cameras

Examine Indoor CamerasBest MicroSD Playing cards{Photograph}: AmazonMany safety cameras assist native storage, enabling you to document movies on the digicam…

21 Min Read
The Wall Street Publication

About Us

The Wall Street Publication, a distinguished part of the Enspirers News Group, stands as a beacon of excellence in journalism. Committed to delivering unfiltered global news, we pride ourselves on our trusted coverage of Politics, Business, Technology, and more.

Company

  • About Us
  • Newsroom Policies & Standards
  • Diversity & Inclusion
  • Careers
  • Media & Community Relations
  • WP Creative Group
  • Accessibility Statement

Contact

  • Contact Us
  • Contact Customer Care
  • Advertise
  • Licensing & Syndication
  • Request a Correction
  • Contact the Newsroom
  • Send a News Tip
  • Report a Vulnerability

Term of Use

  • Digital Products Terms of Sale
  • Terms of Service
  • Privacy Policy
  • Cookie Settings
  • Submissions & Discussion Policy
  • RSS Terms of Service
  • Ad Choices

© 2024 The Wall Street Publication. All Rights Reserved.

Welcome Back!

Sign in to your account

Lost your password?