Apple Fights Back: Launches Appeal Against App Store Ruling

Apple has filed an appeal against a US court ruling that mandated specific changes to its App Store practices. On May 1, 2025, Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers ordered Apple to immediately comply with the changes, which were part of the fallout from the Epic vs. Apple lawsuit. The judge's order specifically refused any delay but allowed for an appeal. Apple has filed a notice of appeal in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California, listing the case (4:20-cv-05640-YGR) and its legal counsel. Despite the filing, Apple must currently adhere to the judge’s orders while awaiting the outcome of the appeal. The appeal focuses on alleged anti-competitive practices in the App Store and is unrelated to potential criminal contempt proceedings initiated by Judge Gonzalez Rogers.