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The Short Version
A deliberately provoked platform fight. In the sample scenario, a game developer ships an in-app payment system that breaks the app store's rules, the platform removes the app the same day, and the developer sues, alleging monopolistic conduct. The platform counter-sues for breach of contract. It matters because the outcome set the terms for how developers can direct users to outside payment methods. A court largely sided with the platform on antitrust but ordered changes to anti-steering rules.
Latest Development
Appeal upholds the original ruling
Sample record: An appellate court affirmed the substance of the earlier decision.
April 24, 2023 · Verified event
The Beef
Chronological, newest first. Every entry cites a source.
Beef timeline
April 24, 2023
Appeal upholds the original ruling
Verified eventSample record: An appellate court affirmed the substance of the earlier decision.
Sample Court Records ↗September 10, 2021
Court largely sides with the platform
Verified eventSample record: The court rejected most antitrust claims but ordered changes to anti-steering rules. Both parties described the outcome as a partial win.
Sample Court Records ↗August 13, 2020
Direct payment option triggers removal
Verified eventSample record: Epic enabled a direct payment option in breach of store rules; Apple removed the app the same day. Epic filed suit within hours.
Sample Court Records ↗
Where It Stands
Resolved. The core ruling stands after appeal. Anti-steering rules were changed; the app remains removed in most regions.
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Sources
- 1.Sample Court RecordsAppeal upholds the original ruling · Apr 24, 2023
- 2.Sample Court RecordsCourt largely sides with the platform · Sep 10, 2021
- 3.Sample Court RecordsDirect payment option triggers removal · Aug 13, 2020
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