Another defeat for the Cupertino giant in the battle with the creators of Fortnite. The American Court of Appeals has rejected Apple's recent motion to reconsider the case concerning disputed commissions in the App Store.
According to reports, the panel of judges made the decision unanimously. This means that the corporation has irrevocably missed the chance for a quick reversal of the unfavorable December decision on this sensitive issue.
This is a powerful blow for the iPhone maker. The injunction that remains in force definitively prohibits the company from blocking external links. Every developer still has the full right to inform customers about cheaper alternative payment methods outside the giant's ecosystem.
The fight for big money continues. According to previous agreements, Apple can still charge a commission on external transactions, but its size remains a bone of contention. Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney strongly opposes any fixed percentages.
The American court's fresh decision effectively cements the current status quo in the market. Although this battle seems endless, independent app creators can breathe a sigh of relief, having gained valuable independence from Apple's restrictive policies.
