Apple Appeals Court Ban on Web Purchase Fees

Apple has filed an appeal in response to a recent federal court ruling that found it in civil contempt for violating a 2021 injunction against anticompetitive App Store practices. The company submitted its notice of appeal on May 5, 2025, seeking to overturn an April 30 order that bars Apple from charging commissions on web purchases made outside its platform.The ruling, issued by U.S. District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers, found Apple had knowingly and willfully imposed a 27% commission on external purchases—despite the injunction's clear intent to prevent such behavior. The court held that Apple's approach was designed to preserve its App Store revenue stream at the expense of developer rights and user choice.In her 80-page order, Judge Rogers sharply criticized Apple for obstructing compliance with the original injunction, stating the company had deliberately created friction for developers attempting to link users to alternative payment methods. Internal documents revealed that Apple executives, including Vice President of Finance Alex Roman and CEO Tim Cook, prioritized preserving commissions even amid legal warnings from within the company. The court accused Roman of lying under oath and referred both him and Apple to federal prosecutors for potential criminal contempt.Continue ReadingSpotlight Deal:New Powerbeats Pro 2 Wireless Earbuds On Sale for $199.95 [Lowest Price Ever]Share Article:Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Reddit, EmailFollow iClarified:Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube

May 5, 2025 - 20:12

Apple Appeals Court Ban on Web Purchase Fees

Apple has filed an appeal in response to a recent federal court ruling that found it in civil contempt for violating a 2021 injunction against anticompetitive App Store practices. The company submitted its notice of appeal on May 5, 2025, seeking to overturn an April 30 order that bars Apple from charging commissions on web purchases made outside its platform.

The ruling, issued by U.S. District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers, found Apple had knowingly and willfully imposed a 27% commission on external purchases—despite the injunction's clear intent to prevent such behavior. The court held that Apple's approach was designed to preserve its App Store revenue stream at the expense of developer rights and user choice.

In her 80-page order, Judge Rogers sharply criticized Apple for obstructing compliance with the original injunction, stating the company had deliberately created friction for developers attempting to link users to alternative payment methods. Internal documents revealed that Apple executives, including Vice President of Finance Alex Roman and CEO Tim Cook, prioritized preserving commissions even amid legal warnings from within the company. The court accused Roman of lying under oath and referred both him and Apple to federal prosecutors for potential criminal contempt.

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