Appeals court denies Apple's bid to pause App Store order in yearslong feud against ‘Fortnite' maker

Core Points - Apple has been denied a request to pause parts of a federal judge's order that mandates the company to open its App Store to increased competition [1][5] - The ruling is part of an ongoing antitrust lawsuit initiated by Epic Games, the maker of "Fortnite" [8][10] Group 1: Legal Proceedings - US District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers found Apple in contempt of a previous injunction related to the Epic Games case [2] - The judge's April order required Apple to cease practices that circumvented the injunction, including a 27% fee imposed on app developers for purchases made outside the App Store [3][9] - The court has prohibited Apple from restricting developers from placing links for external purchases [4] Group 2: Reactions and Implications - Apple expressed disappointment over the decision and plans to continue its appeal [3] - Epic Games claims that Apple's actions are an attempt to evade competition and continue collecting fees that have been barred [7] - Since the injunction, Epic noted a surge in competition as developers have improved payment methods and consumer choices [7]