Epic Files New Lawsuit Against Apple Over App Store Commission Policies

The lawsuit alleges Apple's non-compliance with a 2021 court order, accusing the tech giant of imposing prohibitive commissions on external payment links.

Epic Games has filed a new lawsuit against Apple, alleging non-compliance with a 2021 court order that mandated Apple to allow developers to link to outside payment options, bypassing the App Store's commission.
Apple argues it has complied with the injunction, allowing developers to include external payment links and communicate with customers about alternative purchasing methods.
Epic accuses Apple of imposing a 27% commission on sales made through these external links, making them 'commercially unusable' and in violation of the court's injunction.
The dispute centers around Apple's policies that Epic claims restrict developers' ability to offer alternative payment options and communicate with customers, aiming to maintain Apple's control over app sales and commissions.
The legal battle between Epic and Apple continues, with Epic seeking a contempt order against Apple for what it describes as 'sham' compliance with the court's injunction.