Key Points:
- Apple faces scrutiny for its App Store practices.
- A second judge suggests Apple may have misled the court.
- Apple’s request for more time to produce documents is denied.
Apple’s legal woes related to its App Store policies continue to mount. A second judge overseeing the ongoing antitrust case between Apple and Epic Games has implied that the tech giant may have lied to the court. This comes after the original judge also raised concerns about Apple’s transparency.
The dispute centers around Apple’s 30% commission on in-app purchases made through its App Store. Epic Games challenged this practice by introducing its own payment system, which bypassed Apple’s platform. This led to a legal battle that ultimately resulted in a ruling against Apple, forcing it to allow developers to offer alternative payment options.
However, Apple’s subsequent actions have raised questions about its compliance with the court’s decision. The company introduced a new fee structure that effectively maintained its 30% commission, prompting Epic to argue that Apple was acting in bad faith.
Now, a second judge has added to the pressure on Apple. The judge rejected the company’s request for more time to produce documents related to its decision-making process. The judge expressed skepticism about Apple’s claim that it had only recently discovered the full extent of the documents involved.
This latest development further damages Apple’s reputation and raises serious questions about its business practices. As the legal proceedings continue, it remains to be seen how Apple will address these allegations and whether it will be able to successfully defend its App Store policies.
