米連邦最高裁判所は、Epic Gamesとの長期にわたる法廷闘争において、Appleによる上告を受理しないことを決定した。この決定により、iOSデバイス上でのサードパーティ製決済オプションを制限することが差し止め命令違反にあたるとした下級審の判断が維持されることになる。
エレナ・ケーガン判事は5月6日に上告を棄却し、本件は北カリフォルニア連邦地方裁判所に差し戻された。第9巡回区控訴裁判所は以前、フォートナイトのゲーム内通貨であるV-Bucksなどの購入において、サードパーティのストアへのアクセスを容易にするよう求めた2023年の命令にAppleが違反しているとの判決を下していた。
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Google has reached a settlement with Epic Games to resolve their long-running antitrust dispute, paving the way for Fortnite's return to the Google Play Store worldwide. The agreement includes reduced fees for developers and support for third-party app stores on Android. Changes are set to roll out starting in June in select regions.
India's Competition Commission of India (CCI) has set a final hearing for May 21 in its antitrust case against Apple, after the company failed to submit required financial data. The regulator accuses Apple of abusing its App Store dominance by forcing developers to use its in-app payment system. Apple argues that Android holds greater market share in India and warns of potential fines up to $38 billion.
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A US federal judge has dismissed with prejudice Musi's lawsuit against Apple, ruling that Apple could delist the free music streaming app with or without cause. The judge also sanctioned Musi's lawyers for making up facts in their claims. The decision upholds Apple's removal of the app from its App Store in September 2024.
The US Federal Trade Commission has sent letters to major payment processors warning against denying services based on political or religious views. This action comes amid restrictions affecting video game developers and platforms. FTC Chairman Andrew N. Ferguson cited an executive order from President Trump to underscore the policy.
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In the aftermath of Epic Games' March 24 layoffs affecting over 1,000 employees—many from Fortnite teams—developers have voiced worries about the battle royale game's future. CEO Tim Sweeney called on remaining staff to deliver fresh content while eyeing a shift to Unreal Engine 6, but reactions and backlash underscore the challenges ahead.
The US Supreme Court issued a 6-3 decision on Friday ruling that President Donald Trump's tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act were unconstitutional. Trump responded by announcing new 10 percent global tariffs under a different statute, later raising them to 15 percent. The European Union has paused a recent trade deal with the US amid the resulting uncertainty.
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The US Supreme Court ruled unanimously on March 25 that internet service providers like Cox Communications are not liable for their subscribers' copyright infringement. The decision, written by Justice Clarence Thomas, reversed a lower court finding against Cox in a long-running dispute with Sony Music Entertainment. The ruling draws on precedents from the 1984 Betamax case and 2005 Grokster decision.