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Building on yesterday's Ninth Circuit decision upholding Apple's contempt violation in the Epic Games iOS payments case, the court detailed the tech giant's breaches while permitting reasonable security fees. Epic CEO Tim Sweeney declared the 'Apple Tax' dead in the US, but highlighted developers' fears of retaliation.

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The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has largely upheld a prior ruling against Apple in its dispute with Epic Games over App Store payment policies. While the court reversed a ban on commissions for external payments, it confirmed that Apple's fees violated an earlier order. This decision stems from a long-running legal battle that began in 2021.