Epic has filed a review appeal for the last week’s court battle it had against Apple App Store policies.
On Friday, the court issued a ruling yhat restrained Apple from preventing app developers from directing users to payment methods outside the App Store – which many see as a loss to Apple.
But the court also ruled against the favor of Epic in nine of the 10 sub rulings and ordered the gaming giant to pay millions of dollars in penalties.
Epic CEO Tim Sweeney said he was “as determined as ever to fight”.
What Did Apple Say?
Epic argued during the case that Apple’s strong control over its iOS platform was creating a monopolistic market.
But the court found Epic failed to prove their case.
“The court cannot ultimately conclude that Apple is a monopolist,” judge Yvonne Gonzalez-Rogers said.
Apple referred to the court decision as a clear victory for itself, saying it was about communication between app developers and users.
Court Decision
But an order allowing developers to direct users to their very own purchasing methods – the only part against Apple in the court decision – could mean that fewer customers are using Apple’s in-app payment systems, which contribute as much as 30% in commissions to the global tech giant.
The court granted Apple a grace period of 90 days before the ruling came into effect
And the technology giant has yet to decide whether to appeal.
And it is unclear whether there will be a change in the US market or whether it will be rolled out globally.
The Appeal
Following the decision, Mr Sweeney tweeted: “Today’s decision will not be a success for developers or consumers.
“Epic is fighting for fair competition among in-app payment methods and app stores, for a billion consumers.”
On Sunday in California’s state court, Epic gave notice of appeal against the decision – “and all orders that led to it” – but without much detail.
A similar court case between Epic and Google, which runs an Android equivalent app store, continues.
