Apple loses bid to pause App Store fee changes — case heads to Supreme Court

Colleagues, a tech update: the Ninth Circuit has lifted the stay on App Store fee changes.

- The U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals granted Epic Games' request: Apple must allow external in‑app payment options without collecting its commission.
- Apple had earlier obtained a temporary pause pending potential Supreme Court review, but the recent ruling shifts the advantage back to developers.
- The final ruling will determine whether Apple can levy commissions on purchases made outside its U.S. store.

Why this matters: the decision will affect app monetization and developers' choice of payment models.

How do you assess the consequences for the mobile app ecosystem?

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