Apple(US:AAPL) 智通财经网·2025-06-05 00:54Core Viewpoint - The U.S. Court of Appeals has denied Apple's request to pause the enforcement of a ruling that requires the company to allow App Store developers to direct users to purchase in-app goods online without paying a commission [1][2]. Group 1: Legal Proceedings - The San Francisco Federal Appeals Court's decision is a setback for Apple in its long-standing dispute with Epic Games regarding the App Store's dominance in the smartphone software market [1]. - Apple is appealing the April ruling that found the company engaged in anti-competitive behavior, which led to a 2021 injunction against the company [1][3]. - The Appeals Court stated that after reviewing relevant factors, it deemed that a stay of enforcement was not appropriate [1]. Group 2: Financial Implications - The April ruling has weakened Apple's substantial revenue from the App Store by prohibiting the company from charging commissions on transactions outside the App Store [1]. - Apple is now allowing developers to direct users to complete in-app purchases online but requires them to pay a 27% revenue share to Apple [2]. Group 3: Developer Response - Several developers, including Epic, Amazon, and Spotify, have modified their applications to allow customers to bypass Apple's payment system [2]. - Epic Games has accused Apple of contempt for violating the 2021 injunction, which has led to further legal scrutiny [3].