Apple Appeals to Supreme Court to Reverse Ruling Forcing App Store Changes

Apple has asked the Supreme Court to reverse the lower court ruling that would force Apple to open up its App Store to third-party payments.
Apple argues the lower court injunction is "breathtakingly broad" and unconstitutional.
Apple wants the Supreme Court to reverse an injunction that would require Apple to allow developers to circumvent App Store fees for in-app payments.
This injunction has been controversial as it prohibits developers from telling customers cheaper rates are available elsewhere.
Epic has also asked the Supreme Court to reconsider part of the lower court's ruling in its antitrust claims against Apple.

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