
Apple violated a U.S. court order that required the iPhone maker to allow greater competition for app downloads and payment methods in its lucrative App Store and will be referred to federal prosecutors, a federal judge in California ruled on Wednesday. Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News subscription Get exclusive reporting, live Q&As and ad-free reading. U.S.
Main Idea: A federal judge ruled that Apple broke an App Store reform order and said the case may be sent to federal prosecutors.
Key Points:
Apple may lose some control over App Store payments, which could cause short-term uncertainty for users and developers as rules change.
Consumers and small app makers could get more payment choices and lower fees if Apple must open the App Store more fully.
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Central company accused of violating the court order and required to change App Store practices.
Primary opposing company in the antitrust dispute and central beneficiary of the ruling.
Named judge issuing the ruling, injunction enforcement, and referral for criminal contempt investigation.
Named Apple executive referred for a criminal contempt investigation over his testimony and conduct.
Referred to by the judge for potential criminal contempt investigation.
Epic Games chief executive whose reaction and stated plans are a major part of the story.
Court issuing the controlling injunction and ruling that drives the article.
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