Court orders Apple to stop collecting fees for purchases made outside the App Store

Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers has ruled that Apple must stop collecting commissions from third-party transactions outside its App Store, effectively nullifying its 2021 decision allowing such practices. This comes after citing past rulings and an internal debate where Phil Schiller initially opposed charging fees but later supported Apple's stance. Apple is set to comply with the court's orders while appealing the decision, potentially continuing to pay commissions until the outcome is finalized. Epic Games announced plans to reintroduce Fortnite on iOS next week, with potential implications for other platforms if Apple introduces a commission-free, tax-free payment framework globally.