In a joint legal submission, meta platform, microsoft, X and match group asked a federal judge to refuse apple'We plan to allow external payment options in the App Store.
The companies argue that the proposal contradicts a 2021 ruling that found Apple violated California law. Unfair Competition Prevention ActApple requires app developers to direct users to their own payment systems, Bloomberg report Wednesday (March 20).
The filing reflects an ongoing antitrust battle. epic games Apple and Apple allege that Apple's plan imposes new restrictions on app developers, thereby stifling development activity. price competition The injunction sought to facilitate that, the report said.
Apple's control over the app market is under scrutiny, the report said. A 2023 appellate court ruling followed a 2021 ruling that found Apple's business model violated California law by restricting communication between developers about alternative payment systems, which could lead to higher costs for users. supported. Apple takes a percentage of every app store purchase, which is a point of contention for developers.
Epic Games and Apple both wanted it. Supreme Court review That request was denied in January, according to the report, part of a lower court ruling. Apple then announced that it would allow third-party apps sold in the US to include external links to developer websites to process in-app purchases. However, Epic Games recently accused Apple of making these external links “commercially unusable” by imposing new fees, and demanded that Apple be restrained. contempt of court.
Apple's plan is detailed in a nine-page, 2,900-word document and includes numerous requirements and restrictions that developers must adhere to. External purchase link According to the report, within the app. Despite allowing app makers to include external links to alternative payment systems, Apple still aims to capture a 12% or 27% revenue share from developers who opt out of its system. ing.
According to reports, the lawsuit between Epic Games and Apple continues in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California (Oakland).
