Court denies Apple's request to pause ruling on App Store payment fees

Core Points - A U.S. court has denied Apple a stay on a ruling that requires the company to stop charging developers for payments made outside the App Store through links in apps, leading to potential revenue loss for Apple [1][2] - The ruling is seen as a significant victory for developers, with Epic Games' head Tim Sweeney stating that the "long national nightmare of Apple tax is ended" [2][3] - Apple had previously begun allowing other apps to link out and use non-Apple payment mechanisms but still charged a 27% fee and implemented practices criticized as "scare screens," which will now be eliminated [4] Company Impact - Following the ruling, large companies like Spotify and Amazon have already begun updating their apps to allow users to pay for subscriptions and purchases outside the App Store [5] - The upcoming Worldwide Developer Conference (WWDC) is expected to be a significant event for developers and users, marking a shift in Apple's App Store policies [3][7] - In 2024, Apple reported generating $1.3 trillion in billings and sales, with 90% of those sales not generating commission revenue for the company, indicating a substantial impact on its revenue model due to the ruling [7]