Apple defeats ban on charging commission on linked-out purchases from iOS apps

Apple has defeated the total ban on charging a commission on web-based purchases that originate from links inside iOS apps. However, a fair rate will need to be established or agreed upon before Apple can resume charging a commission on linked-out purchases.

In Epic Games Inc V. Apple Inc., the court ruled that Apple violated anti-steering law when it applied a 27% commission on web-based purchases originating from iOS apps.

As a result, Apple was barred from applying any…