In August 2020, Epic Games filed an antitrust lawsuit against Apple over its 30% App Store fees, leading to a lengthy legal battle. By April 2023, Apple won most counts but was found to have engaged in anticompetitive conduct, prompting changes to its App Store policies. Most notably, Apple must now allow third-party payment systems, though they countered with a 27% fee for such payments. This ruling means developers can encourage alternative payment methods and signals a significant shift in Apple’s control over its ecosystem. Additionally, Apple’s VP may face criminal contempt charges for allegedly lying under oath.
Is this ruling the start of broader reforms across tech giants regarding their monopolistic practices, or will such changes remain isolated to this case?
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