Tim Sweeney, CEO of Epic Games, celebrated a court victory that mandates Apple to allow more competition in its App Store, ending the controversial 27% fee on developers. His victory means that Epic's Fortnite may return to iOS. Apple intends to appeal but will comply with the ruling. This decision could reshape the app marketplace, with Sweeney expressing hope for a future where Apple competes fairly. Meanwhile, Apple did emphasize the success of its App Store, which generated $1.3 trillion in sales in 2024 without commissions for most transactions.
Sweeney said on X, "Apple's stay is denied by the 9th Circuit Court. The long national nightmare of the Apple tax is ended."
In a blog post, Apple defended its ecosystem: "The global App Store ecosystem facilitated $1.3 trillion in developer billings and sales in 2024."
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