Ninth Circuit Denies Apple’s Bid to Delay App Store Rule Changes

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit has denied Apple’s emergency request to delay rule changes to its U.S. App Store operations, a decision with immediate implications for both developers and Apple’s longstanding control over in-app commerce. According to Bloomberg and an official order document, this move stems from the ongoing antitrust litigation with Epic Games, a case closely watched by Apple enthusiasts and the broader developer community for its implications on App Store policy and revenue models.

Developers Free to Add External Payment Links

With the court’s denial, developers such as Epic Games, Spotify, Patreon, and others can continue directing users to external web purchase options directly from their iOS apps. Notably, Apple is barred from imposing fees on purchases made outside its App Store and is prohibited from dictating