Apple Fights to Maintain App Store Policy

Apple has filed a request with the U.S. District Court to delay the implementation of new App Store rules, according to 9to5Mac.

Specifically, the company seeks a postponement of:

The ban on charging commissions for purchases made via external payment systems;
The prohibition on dictating the style, placement, and language of external links in iOS apps.

On May 1, the court ruled that Apple must stop charging fees for off-App Store purchases and allow developers to include links to alternative payment methods within their apps. The decision came after years of legal battles between Apple and Epic Games.

While Apple has stated that it will comply with the ruling, it also plans to appeal. On May 5, the company filed an appeal arguing that the imposed restrictions are "punitive" and cause "irreparable harm." Apple claims that complying with the new rules could cost the company "hundreds of millions to billions of dollars annually."

Epic Games responded to Apple’s emergency motion:

Apple’s Motion to Stay is a last-ditch effort to block competition and extract massive junk fees at the expense of consumers and developers.

Apple has requested a decision on the motion by May 28, 2025. If granted, the company will be allowed to maintain its current App Store policy until the appeal is reviewed.