Supreme Court’s Decision Poses Sales Threat to Apple’s App Store

Apple’s app store faces major changes after Supreme Court ruling

Apple has been dealt a blow as the US Supreme Court declined to review a lower court’s order, thereby making it necessary for the tech giant to comply with a far-reaching injunction that will reshape its relationship with mobile app developers. For years, Apple has sought to prevent app makers from using buttons, links, or other features within iOS apps to direct customers to purchase in-app content through payment channels other than Apple’s. This decision by the Supreme Court means that Apple will have to adhere to a nationwide injunction prohibiting its intervention when developers include such features in their apps.