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Apple updates App Store rules after court order shakeup

Apple's App Store guidelines now include provisions for external purchase links as mandated by a recent court order. In a curious twist of legal and developer ingenuity, Spotify swiftly adapted its app to integrate these external links—an unexpected yet practical consequence of the ruling amid a broader reexamination of digital commerce norms.

#apple #antitrust #law

this is so cool www.macrumors.com/2025/05/02/s...

10 months / bsky / @alice.mosphere.at / alice.mosphere.at

Spotify Updates iPhone App With Out-of-App Payment Options in U.S.

10 months / bsky / @macrumors.bsky.social / macrumors.bsky.social

Apple approves Spotify app update that allows U.S. users to access pricing info, external payment links

10 months / bsky / @techcrunch.com / techcrunch.com

Spotify Updates iPhone App With Out-of-App Payment Options in U.S.

10 months / macrumors / Joe Rossignol

Apple approves Spotify app update that allows U.S. users to access pricing info, external payment links

10 months / techcrunch / Aisha Malik

Stripe already has a way for iOS developers to dodge Apple’s payment system

10 months / theverge / Umar Shakir

Apple clears Spotify update under new rules allowing purchases within apps

10 months / cnbc

How Apple lost control of the App Store

10 months / theverge / David Pierce

Apple approves Spotify app update with external payments

10 months / theverge / Dominic Preston

Apple now allows external purchases in the US App Store

10 months / bgr / José Adorno

US Court Imposes Permanent Injunction on Apple App Store Commissions for External Purchases

10 months / medianama / Kamya Pandey

Apple changes App Store rules to allow external purchases

10 months / theverge / Jess Weatherbed

Apple changes US App Store rules to let apps redirect users to their own websites for payments

10 months / techcrunch / Ivan Mehta

Apple Updates U.S. App Review Guidelines Following Epic Games Ruling

10 months / bsky / @macrumors.bsky.social / macrumors.bsky.social

Spotify submits update to Apple following US court rules

10 months / techinasia / Grace Priscilla Teo

Apple Updates U.S. App Review Guidelines Following Epic Games Ruling

10 months / macrumors / Eric Slivka

Apple's App Store Guidelines updated to reflect court order over external purchases

10 months / appleinsider

Epic Games wins major case against Apple

10 months / techinasia / Diya Lal

Back to Top / Thursday, May 1, 2025, 10:20 pm / permalink 3893 / 18 stories in 10 months


Apple hit with record penalty in UK patent infringement case

In a dramatic legal twist, Apple faces a massive financial setback after the UK Court of Appeal ruled that its previous payment to patent troll Optis fell far short of what was due. The ruling forces Apple to pony up a hefty $502M, highlighting the high stakes of technology patent disputes.

#apple #uk #law

Apple must pay Optis Cellular $502m in UK 4G patent dispute

10 months / techinasia / Aiko Gao Ishida

The UK’s Court of Appeal has declared Apple’s payment to patent troll Optis Cellular for standard-essential 4G payment royalties is too low, with the iPhone maker now on the hook for $502 million.

10 months / bsky / @appleinsider.com / appleinsider.com

Apple Must Pay Over $700 Million in Major Patent Damages Case

10 months / bsky / @macrumors.bsky.social / macrumors.bsky.social

Apple slapped with $502M bill for UK cellular patent infringement

10 months / appleinsider

Apple Must Pay Over $700 Million in Major Patent Damages Case

10 months / macrumors / Hartley Charlton

Back to Top / Thursday, May 1, 2025, 11:20 am / permalink 3824 / 5 stories in 10 months


Trump’s Crypto Rule Overhaul Sparks Constitutional Debate and Investor Alarm

President Trump has set a provocative tone in his first 100 days back in office with a sweeping crypto regulatory overhaul. The new policies, which sharply diverge from previous approaches, have sparked both bullish pro-crypto cheers and constitutional concerns, leaving critics to question if this bold pivot is more spectacle than substance.

#blockchain #crypto #trump #law

DOGE Aide Involved In Dismantling Consumer Bureau Owns Stock In Companies That Could Benefit From the Cuts

10 months / techdirt / Mike Masnick

In creating the opportunity for anybody with sufficient wealth to purchase an audience, Trump risks falling foul of a part of the US Constitution—the emoluments clauses—that prohibit the president from accepting gifts or financial compensation from foreig

10 months / bsky / @wired.com / wired.com

In a worst-case scenario for the president, the potential for negative optics could add fuel to calls for his impeachment.

10 months / bsky / @wired.com / wired.com

At present, the names of the TRUMP holders set to win a place at the dinner are concealed behind pseudonyms and alphanumeric crypto wallet addresses. The White House did not respond when asked whether the attendee list will be made public.

10 months / bsky / @wired.com / wired.com

But let’s be real—based on how things have gone in the past, it’s unlikely Trump would face consequences for skirting foreign emoluments laws. It all hinges on how tightly he still has Congress in his pocket—aka the very folks who are supposed to enforce

10 months / bsky / @wired.com / wired.com

And another good story: www.wired.com/story/trumps...

10 months / bsky / @annielowrey.bsky.social / annielowrey.bsky.social

Trump’s Quest for Crypto Riches Is a Constitutional Scandal Waiting to Happen

10 months / wired / Joel Khalili

Trump rewrites crypto rules in first 100 days, industry celebrates '180 pivot' from Biden years

10 months / cnbc

Back to Top / Thursday, May 1, 2025, 7:20 am / permalink 3806 / 8 stories in 10 months


Epic Games challenges Apple with court rulings and policy shake‐ups

In a courtroom saga that reads like a tech thriller, judges have repeatedly taken a swipe at Apple’s restrictive App Store policies, citing antitrust violations and even executive dishonesty. The decisions have paved the way for Fortnite’s impending return to iOS, forcing Apple to reexamine its ironclad payment rules.


Court rulings and appeals reshape Apple’s App Store tactics


Executives’ dishonesty sparks criminal charges amid legal heat


Fortnite comeback and peace proposals energize fans


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Apple to appeal major defeat in Epic Games lawsuit over App Store fees

10 months / bgr / José Adorno

Apple Slammed by Judge for Lying and Violating App Store Court Order, Faces Criminal Contempt Probe

10 months / winbuzzer / Markus Kasanmascheff

Epic says Fortnite is coming back to iPhone, offers ‘peace proposal’ to Apple

10 months / bgr / José Adorno

Apple VP Referred for Criminal Contempt After 'Outright Lies' in Epic Games Ruling

10 months / macrumors / Tim Hardwick

Apple exec ‘outright lied’ during Epic trial - https://www.theverge.com/news/659301/apple-executive-lied-under-oath-epic-alex-roman

10 months / bsky / @verge-poster.bsky.social / verge-poster.bsky.social

Apple exec ‘outright lied’ during Epic trial www.theverge.com/news/659301/...

10 months / bsky / @theverge.com / theverge.com

Apple to Comply With New Court Ordered App Store Rules, But Will Appeal

10 months / bsky / @macrumors.bsky.social / macrumors.bsky.social

Fortnite To Return To Apple's App Store in the US After Historic Ruling

10 months / androidheadlines / Jean Leon

A US judge says Apple deliberately chose not to comply with an order requiring it to loosen App Store rules—and then tried to cover up its disobedience. www.wired.com/story/antitr...

10 months / bsky / @wired.com / wired.com

"Apple May Face Criminal Charges for Allegedly Lying to a Federal Judge. The judge says Apple deliberately chose not to comply with an order requiring it to loosen App Store rules—and then tried to cover up its disobedience." www.wired.com/story

10 months / bsky / @socialmedialab.ca / socialmedialab.ca

Apple May Face Criminal Charges for Allegedly Lying to a Federal Judge www.wired.com/story/antitr...

10 months / bsky / @kylierobison.com / kylierobison.com

www.wired.com/story/antitr...

10 months / bsky / @peard33.bsky.social / peard33.bsky.social

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10 months / bsky / @arstechnica.com / arstechnica.com

Fortnite is coming back to iOS in the US - https://www.theverge.com/news/659271/fortnite-ios-apple-app-store-us-return

10 months / bsky / @verge-poster.bsky.social / verge-poster.bsky.social

Epic says Fortnite is coming back to iOS in the US next week "Effective immediately, Apple is no longer allowed to collect fees on purchases made outside apps and blocks the company from restricting how developers can point users to where they can m

10 months / bsky / @wario64.bsky.social / wario64.bsky.social

The battle between Apple and Epic Games goes on as Judge Gonzalez Rogers finds Apple in violation of an injunction, which may result in "Fortnite" returning to the App Store.

10 months / bsky / @appleinsider.com / appleinsider.com

This is just brutal for Apple’s App Store business. Apple faces potential criminal proceedings. Court says an executive lied. www.cnbc.com/2025/04/30/c...

10 months / bsky / @stevekovach.bsky.social / stevekovach.bsky.social

Judge: “This is an injunction, not a negotiation. There are no do-overs once a party willfully disregards a court order” www.cnbc.com/2025/04/30/c...

10 months / bsky / @stevekovach.bsky.social / stevekovach.bsky.social

Epic Games Wins Major Victory as Apple is Ordered to Comply With App Store Anti-Steering Injunction

10 months / bsky / @macrumors.bsky.social / macrumors.bsky.social

Congratulations to Apple for playing themselves. There was no world where the judge was going to be cool with them showing super obvious contempt for the court’s orders. The fines are piling up. Maybe you should do something to stop them coming, rather th

10 months / bsky / @kirb.me / kirb.me

www.theverge.com/news/659246/... Apple is no longer allowed to collect fees on purchases made outside apps and blocks the company from restricting how developers can point users to where they can make purchases outside of apps.

10 months / bsky / @tambria.bsky.social / tambria.bsky.social

Apple exec ‘outright lied’ during Epic trial

10 months / theverge / Jay Peters

Apple on anti-steering injunction violation ruling: 'We strongly disagree'

10 months / appleinsider

Cook'd: Judge says Apple lied to court in Epic case, asks Feds to mull criminal charges

10 months / theregister / Simon Sharwood

Apple to Comply With New Court Ordered App Store Rules, But Will Appeal

10 months / macrumors / Juli Clover

Epic Games just scored a win against Apple

10 months / techcrunch / Kirsten Korosec

'Fortnite' could return to Apple App Store if Apple accepts Epic peace proposal

10 months / appleinsider

Apple May Face Criminal Charges for Allegedly Lying to a Federal Judge

10 months / wired / Paresh Dave

Fortnite will return to iOS after court slams Apple’s “obvious cover-up”

10 months / arstechnica / Kyle Orland

Epic Games Offers Apple 'Peace Proposal' to Return Fortnite to the App Store Worldwide

10 months / macrumors / Juli Clover

Fortnite is coming back to iOS in the US

10 months / theverge / Jay Peters

'Fortnite' could return to Apple App Store after Judge finds Apple in violation of injunction

10 months / appleinsider

Court finds Apple, executive lied under oath in Epic Games trial

10 months / cnbc

Apple Violated Antitrust Ruling, Judge Finds

10 months / wsj / Rolfe Winkler

Epic Games Wins Major Victory as Apple is Ordered to Comply With App Store Anti-Steering Injunction

10 months / macrumors / Juli Clover

A judge just blew up Apple’s control of the App Store

10 months / theverge / Jay Peters

Back to Top / Wednesday, April 30, 2025, 7:20 pm / permalink 3789 / 36 stories in 10 months


Google CEO Testifies on Antitrust Threats to Search Dominance

In a dramatic courtroom session, Google’s Sundar Pichai lambasted the DOJ’s proposal to break up the tech giant, warning that such drastic measures could effectively dismantle Google Search. His testimony carried a blend of gravitas and dry wit, highlighting the precarious balance between regulatory intervention and sustaining innovative market leadership.

#techpolicy #google #antitrust #law

Google CEO Says Antitrust Remedies Would Cripple Google Search

10 months / bsky / @macrumors.bsky.social / macrumors.bsky.social

Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai Warns DOJ Antitrust Remedies Could Make Google Search ‘Unviable’

10 months / winbuzzer / Markus Kasanmascheff

Sundar Pichai says DOJ demands are a “de facto” spin-off of Google search

10 months / arstechnica / Ryan Whitwam

Google CEO Says Antitrust Remedies Would Cripple Google Search

10 months / macrumors / Juli Clover

Google CEO Criticizes DOJ’s ‘Extraordinary’ Proposal to Break Up Company

10 months / wsj / Jan Wolfe

Sundar Pichai says the DOJ’s antitrust plan could kill Google Search

10 months / theverge / David Pierce

Back to Top / Wednesday, April 30, 2025, 12:20 pm / permalink 3762 / 6 stories in 10 months


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