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    Epic Games Wins Courtroom Power-Up as Apple’s App Store Greed Gets Smacked Down

    Raaj SBy Raaj SMay 1, 20253 Mins Read
    Apple Epic Court Room News

    Welcome to the latest episode of Apple v. Everyone Who Disagrees With Them – this time, with a surprise boss fight twist. Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers just handed Apple a court order so brutal, even Kratos would flinch.

    In a ruling hotter than Tim Cook’s stock portfolio, Gonzalez Rogers banned Apple from collecting any fees on purchases made outside the App Store. That’s right – no more 27% “we-just-felt-like-it” fees if a user buys something outside the walled garden of Cupertino.

    “Gross Miscalculation,” Said the Judge, Probably While Dropping Her Gavel Like Thor’s Hammer.

    Remember that original 2021 ruling? Yeah, the one where Apple was supposed to stop acting like a digital toll booth? Turns out Apple just… didn’t. They “willfully” ignored the court’s order – and now they’re in deep.

    “That Apple thought this Court would tolerate such insubordination was a gross miscalculation,” said Judge Gonzalez Rogers, practically roasting them in legalese.

    Oh, and she’s sending the case to the U.S. Attorney to consider criminal contempt charges. Which is basically the courtroom equivalent of saying, “Hold my gavel.”

    What Apple Can’t Do Anymore:

    • No commissions on purchases made outside the app
    • No restrictions on how devs link to outside payment options
    • No blocking big shiny “BUY NOW” buttons that take you elsewhere
    • No guilt-trippy popups when a user wants to exit the app

    Yes, Apple, people can leave your app – they’re not trapped in an iJail.

    Reactions from the Wild:

    Apple:

    “We strongly disagree with the decision. We will comply (while holding our nose) and appeal (obviously).” – Olivia Dalton, Corporate Damage Control, probably

    Epic CEO Tim Sweeney:

    “Fortnite’s back, baby! And if Apple stops being a tyrant worldwide, we’ll even stop suing them. Maybe.”

    Spotify:

    “This landmark ruling is a win for developers everywhere.” (Translation: “Thanks, Epic. We owe you a beer.”)

    The Core of the Drama?

    Apple wants 30% of everything. When forced to allow links to other payment options, they cooked up a 27% “Apple tax” anyway. That’s like being forced to let customers use a different checkout lane and then charging a fee for not using yours.

    • Internally, even App Store chief Phil Schiller said, “Guys, maybe let’s just comply.”
    • But Tim Cook apparently let CFO Luca Maestri Jedi-mind-trick him into saying “Nah.”

    Result? A courtroom beatdown and the potential for criminal charges.

    TL;DR: Epic Wins, Apple Whines, Fortnite Returns

    This is more than a win for Epic – it’s a battle cry for every dev who’s tired of Apple’s walled garden and the “you can leave, but we’re still charging you” nonsense.

    • Fortnite hits the U.S. App Store next week.
    • Peace talks are on the table – if Apple plays nice globally.

    Source: The Verge.com

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