Apple pushes to halt App Store overhaul as Epic Games appeal moves forward

Apple has asked the U.S. District Court in Northern California to pause the enforcement of new App Store rules following its recent loss to Epic Games.

In the emergency motion filed on Wednesday, Apple requested a stay on the court’s injunction, which currently requires the company to allow developers to link to alternative payment methods in their apps.

The court order stems from a years-long legal battle with Epic Games, which began after the Fortnite developer challenged…