The US Federal Court of Appeals upheld Epic Games in a long-standing dispute between Epic and Apple, upheld a lower court's contempt of court ruling on Apple, and ordered a judge to determine how much commission Apple can charge developers for transactions that occur outside of the App Store. The San Francisco Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals stated in a 54-page ruling issued on Thursday that Apple charged 27% of the relevant transaction, in violation of the lower court's injunction, and confirmed US District Judge Rogers's decision to rule that Apple flouted the court. However, a full court of three judges said Rogers should reconsider how much commission Apple can charge developers for the use of its intellectual property rights. The court stated, “Apple is entitled to certain compensation for the use of intellectual property directly used to allow Epic games and others to complete external purchases.” More than five years ago, Epic Games accused Apple of illegally hindering competition in its app store, and the two companies have been in a dispute since then. Rogers ruled in April that Apple deliberately flouted her 2021 order, which required Apple to allow developers to guide consumers to choose cheaper online payment methods. Apple charges 15% to 30% commission on most in-app purchases, a practice that has long displeased developers.

The US Federal Court of Appeals upheld Epic Games in a long-standing dispute between Epic and Apple, upheld a lower court's contempt of court ruling on Apple, and ordered a judge to determine how much commission Apple can charge developers for transactions that occur outside of the App Store. The San Francisco Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals stated in a 54-page ruling issued on Thursday that Apple charged 27% of the relevant transaction, in violation of the lower court's injunction, and confirmed US District Judge Rogers's decision to rule that Apple flouted the court. However, a full court of three judges said Rogers should reconsider how much commission Apple can charge developers for the use of its intellectual property rights. The court stated, “Apple is entitled to certain compensation for the use of intellectual property directly used to allow Epic games and others to complete external purchases.” More than five years ago, Epic Games accused Apple of illegally hindering competition in its app store, and the two companies have been in a dispute since then. Rogers ruled in April that Apple deliberately flouted her 2021 order, which required Apple to allow developers to guide consumers to choose cheaper online payment methods. Apple charges 15% to 30% commission on most in-app purchases, a practice that has long displeased developers.