“Cook chose poorly,” Rogers emphasized, placing blame directly on the CEO’s decision-making.
Accusations of Lying Under Oath
In a stunning allegation, Rogers also stated that Apple’s vice president of finance, Alex Roman, “outright lied under oath” during the proceedings.
“To hide the truth…Roman…outright lied under oath,” Rogers wrote, adding that Apple “adopted the lies and misrepresentations to this Court.”
Roman had testified that Apple had not evaluated the costs to developers when using alternative payment systems, and the company had not set a commission for such purchases before January 16, 2024.
Internal records revealed that Apple had already outlined a plan, including a 27% commission, as early as July 2023. Rogers said this contradicted Roman’s sworn statements and demonstrated deliberate deception.
‘Take It Down Act’ Targets Deepfakes and Revenge Porn With Tough New Rules
Apple Ordered to Cease External Link Commissions
The 2021 injunction had prohibited Apple from blocking developers from including “buttons, external links, or other calls to action” that direct users to third-party payment options. It also barred the company from preventing developers from communicating with users through contact information obtained voluntarily.
