Apple was found guilty at a US district court of engaging in anti-competitive behaviour covering the in-app purchasing policy of its App Store. The decision presents a major blow in a long-running battle between the company and Fortnite developer Epic Games.
In the ruling, the judge issued a permanent injunction which requires Apple to allow app-related purchases on iOS through payment methods other than the App Store, and notify users of alternative options. The order takes effect in 90 days.
A trial heard evidence Apple used anti-steering provisions which hid critical information from customers regarding the payment structure of in-app purchases, and unlawfully stifled consumer choice, the court stated in its ruling. Epic Games filed a lawsuit against Apple in August 2020 after its hit gaming title Fortnite was removed from the App Store after the gaming company introduced a direct payment option which circumvented the iPhone maker’s 30 percent commission.
The case led to a number of attacks against app store providers, including Google Play, and calls for a worldwide overhaul of their practices. Last month, South Korea became the first country in the world to require Google and Apple to open up their systems to alternative payment channels.
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