Apple Seeks Court Stay to Block External Links During Injunction Appeal

Apple has filed a request with the U.S. District Court in Northern California to stay enforcement of new requirements set by a judge during its appeal process. This follows a ruling that found Apple was willfully violating an injunction over anti-steering rules. The company has already started allowing apps to link out to external purchase options, but it hopes to halt this requirement while the appeal is ongoing. If a stay is granted, it could result in Apple reversing approved app updates for services like Spotify and Kindle, and may delay Epic CEO Tim Sweeney's plans to return Fortnite to iPhone. The situation stems from Apple's efforts to find ways to monetize external purchases while complying with legal requirements.