US Appeals Court Upholds Apple Contempt, Allows External Payment Commissions

• US Appeals Court upheld a contempt ruling against Apple for defying an order to allow alternative App Store payment systems.
• The court partially eased restrictions, allowing Apple to collect commissions on external payments.
• The Ninth Circuit overturned a ban on Apple charging fees for external payments, deeming it "overly broad."
• The appeals court directed the lower court to determine a "fair" commission rate for these external payment methods.
• The ruling stems from an antitrust case brought by Epic Games challenging Apple's App Store payment policies.

Why It Matters: This ruling impacts Apple's App Store payment system, affecting developers and app costs.