The court in the case against Epic Games allowed Apple not to introduce new rules with alternative payment systems in the App Store. But only for a while

The litigation between Apple and Epic Games lasted for over a year, and today, December 9, it was supposed to be a bullet point. On that day, Apple was supposed to make changes to the App Store policy, but this never happened.

Why?

Recall in September the court ruled in the case of Epic Games v Apple, sided with the Cupertinians. But with only one condition - the company was obliged from December 9 to prevent the placement of links to alternative payment systems in the App Store.

but Apple to postpone App Store rule changes pending Epic Games appeal and requested a grace period for App Store changes to "protect consumers and the platform while the company works to address a complex and rapidly changing legal, technological and economic environment." At first she was rejected, but in the end 9th The US District Court of Appeals suspended the original ruling. Thus, until Apple will have to change the rules, but this is only for a while - until the appellate court fully considers the case. True, this will most likely take several months.

“We fear that these changes could create new privacy and security risks and disrupt the model for which users love the App Store. We want to thank the court for granting an extension while the appeal process continues, ”Apple officials said.

If the appellate court finally takes Apple's side, the original ruling could be overturned altogether.

A source: MacRumors