After calling it a “huge win,” Apple appeals ruling in Epic case

At first, Apple had called the original court decision a “huge win”

Along with its notice of appeal, Apple is asking for a stay on the injunction that forces Apple to allow developers to add links in-app to alternative payment websites. The injunction is scheduled to go into effect on December 9th. Should Apple win a stay on the injunction, which a judge will decide next month, it will mean that Apple will be able to keep the status quo until all of its appeals have been ruled on, a process that could take years to run its course.

Apple took in $72.3 billion in App Store revenue last year

An Apple representative noted that the company could talk with the judge and make certain changes to the App Store that would eliminate the need for an injunction. The tech giant has made smaller changes to the App Store in an attempt to get the regulatory spotlight moved away from it. Apple has also lost some lawsuits that have forced it to make smaller changes. Apple, which took in $72.3 billion last year in revenue from the App Store, says that it needs to maintain complete control over its iOS app storefront in order to give its customers the best user experience.

Epic CEO Tim Sweeney didn’t appear too concerned about Apple’s filing. The executive turned to his Twitter account to post a joke about the news.