Overview

• Apple has rejected claims by Epic Games of violating a 2021 court injunction, which mandates alternative payment options in the App Store.
• Epic Games has requested a California judge to hold Apple in contempt, alleging non-compliance with the court's order.
• Apple introduced new App Store guidelines allowing external payment links, but imposes a 12-27% commission, which Epic argues makes them commercially unusable.
• European and U.S. regulators have expressed dissatisfaction with Apple's compliance, leading to further legal scrutiny.
• Epic's complaint is supported by major tech firms like Microsoft, Meta, and X, highlighting broader industry concerns over Apple's App Store practices.