United States of America: Postponement of rule changes within App Store until the end of appeals process
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Postponement of rule changes within App Store until the end of appeals process
On 8 December 2021, the Court of Appeals ruled to allow the delayment of previously ordered changes to the App Store. Previously, it was ruled that app developers must be allowed to show links within their application to alternative ways to pay for their fees and subscriptions. These changes must however not be implemented until the end of the appeal process.
Original sourceScope
Policy Area
Competition
Policy Instrument
Unilateral conduct regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
software provider: app stores
Implementation Level
subnational
Government Branch
judiciary
Government Body
court
Complete timeline of this policy change
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2021-09-10
in force
2021-10-08
under appeal
2021-12-08
adopted
2023-04-24
in force
2023-07-17
under investigation
2023-08-09
under investigation
2023-09-27
under appeal
Key regulatory dimensions
Regulated subjects
The businesses, government agencies or individuals affected by this policy or regulatory change.
defendant
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Type
Private organisation
Economic activity
software provider: app stores
Category
Firm-specific