Summary:
GG reports that a U.S. Supreme Court justice has temporarily halted the ruling made by the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals in the ongoing lawsuit between Epic Games and Apple. This delay allows Apple to submit an appeal to the Supreme Court and enforce its current App Store rules that prohibit iOS apps from linking to external payment methods or marketplaces. The Ninth Circuit ruled that Apple violated California’s Unfair Competition Law by not allowing iOS apps to provide alternative payment options, but also stated that Apple can uphold its 30% in-app purchase tax. If Apple does not appeal or the appeal is denied, the Ninth Circuit ruling will take effect.
Key Points:
– U.S. Supreme Court justice temporarily stops Ninth Circuit ruling in Epic Games’ lawsuit against Apple.
– Apple can continue enforcing its App Store rules during the appeal process.
– Ninth Circuit ruled that Apple violated California’s Unfair Competition Law but can uphold its 30% in-app purchase tax.
– If the Supreme Court sides with Epic, apps can link to external marketplaces to avoid the 30% fee.
– NFTs still cannot be used to unlock in-app content.
Hot Take:
While this temporary ruling delay gives Apple some breathing room, the outcome of the appeal will have significant implications for the future of in-app payments and external marketplaces. If the Supreme Court ultimately allows apps to link to external marketplaces, developers may see increased revenue but may also face challenges in navigating NFT sales and usage within iOS apps. In the meantime, gamers interested in NFT gaming options may explore alternatives like Google’s Play Store or Epic Games’ selection of blockchain games.
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