Epic hailed the verdict as “a win for all app developers and consumers around the world.”
The decision is a blow to Epic Games and other app developers that are required to give the tech giant a commission on all transactions in the App Store.
On Spotify's "For the Record" podcast, Ek said Apple is acting as both "referee and player in this game."
The legal fight dates back to Aug. 2020, when the "Fortnite" maker filed suit alleging Apple stifles competition by exercising ironclad control over its digital storefront.