Apple hits back at US judge's 'extraordinary' contempt order
Briefly

Apple is appealing a ruling from Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers regarding its App Store practices, claiming it is being unjustly restricted from managing its business. The judge previously determined that Apple violated a 2021 order, which mandated the company to allow external payment options and prohibited anti-competitive behavior. Although the judge dismissed claims of an Apple monopoly, she ruled that the company’s practices hinder competition. The appeal underscores Apple's concerns about significant financial repercussions and operational challenges stemming from the order.
Apple's recent appeal against a court ruling emphasizes its concern over operational control and financial impact, amidst ongoing scrutiny over its App Store practices.
Judge Gonzalez Rogers affirmed Apple’s anti-competitive conduct, emphasizing that the tech giant's restrictions on developers hindered competition and violated previous court orders.
In her ruling, she found that despite an initial rejection of Epic's monopoly claims, Apple was intentionally undermining competition within its App Store framework.
Apple's filing highlights its assertion that compliance with the judge's ruling would create significant financial burdens for the company, limiting its market control.
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