What was the recent Apple v. Epic Games court ruling?

The appeals court mostly upheld a contempt ruling against Apple regarding fees but reversed an order preventing commissions on external payments.

Did Epic Games win its case against Apple?

The recent ruling was a partial victory for Apple, as the court reversed a key part of the previous order that favored Epic Games.

Is Fortnite back on Apple devices?

Yes, Fortnite has recently returned to iOS devices after being removed during the legal dispute.

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Apple's Fee Fight: Court partly backs tech giant

12 Dec, 2025

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Summary

Appeals court partially upheld a contempt ruling against Apple's fees.
The order preventing Apple from charging commissions was reversed.
Fortnite has returned to iOS and Android devices recently.

Apple's Fee Fight: Court partly backs tech giant

Apple has secured a partial victory in its ongoing legal dispute with Epic Games concerning App Store fees. The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals largely affirmed a previous contempt ruling related to commissions Apple charges on third-party payment systems. This ruling signifies a significant development in the tech giant's control over app developer fees.

However, the appeals court overturned a crucial aspect of the prior decision, specifically the mandate that Apple could not charge any commissions on external payments. This reversal addresses one of Apple's primary arguments in the lengthy legal debate, offering a degree of relief to the company.