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Apple Wins Partial Victory in Antitrust Appeal Ruling

12/12/2025

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On December 11, 2025, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit ruled partially in Apple’s favor.
It reversed parts of the lower court’s contempt order but kept the alternative payment links injunction.
The court also banned excessive commissions on external transactions.
Apple may charge reasonable fees for alternative payments.
The decision highlights ongoing tensions in Big Tech antitrust.

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Story summary

On December 11, 2025, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit ruled partially in Apple’s favor.
It reversed parts of the lower court’s contempt order but kept the alternative payment links injunction.
The court also banned excessive commissions on external transactions.
Apple may charge reasonable fees for alternative payments.
The decision highlights ongoing tensions in Big Tech antitrust.