Use wechat scan QR code < / P > < p > to share with friends and circle of friends < / P > < p > <-- According to the news on May 25, Epic Games, a game developer, has been suing apple for three weeks, and the agents of the two companies < a target = "_ blank" href=" https://news.163.com/news/search?keyword=%E5%BE%8B%E5%B8%88 "> lawyers < / a > held a final debate in court on Monday local time. Chief judge < a target = "_ blank" href=" https://news.163.com/news/search?keyword=%E6%B3%95%E5%AE%98 "> judge < / a > Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers will rule on whether Apple has unfair monopolistic practices that harm the interests of third-party software developers, suggesting a ruling as early as or in mid August < p > in the lawsuit, Epic Games accused apple of improperly banning third-party app stores on the iPhone and forcing app developers to use its in app payment system to charge up to 30% commission. Apple denied it had a monopoly and pointed out that Epic Games' popular video game fortress night could also be released in other ways. Apple said its app store rules ensure the security and reliability of its user applications. The commission charged by the company is similar to that of other companies, and Epic Games just wants to avoid paying the fair fee < p > judge Rogers did not require lawyers of both parties to_ blank" href=" https://news.163.com/news/search?keyword=%E9%99%AA%E5%AE%A1%E5%9B%A2 "> the jury made a traditional closing statement in front of the jury, but ended the trial by way of debate. The judge gave both sides a list of topics she wanted to learn more about and instructed them to be prepared to elaborate on potential remedies. The judge has expressed his preliminary attitude, including allowing app developers to provide links in the app, or informing users that they can find cheaper payment methods outside Apple's system, which are currently prohibited by Apple rules < p > in the course of litigation, judge Rogers often asked witnesses questions in person, including direct questions about Epic Games and Tim Sweeney and Tim Cook, chief executives of apple. On Friday, Rogers asked cook a lot of sharp questions. She seemed to think that some of Apple's businesses, such as in app payment system, were uncompetitive. But that doesn't mean she has made a decision < p > judge Rogers pointed out that since Apple launched the app store in 2008, its practice of charging developers 30% commission has not changed much. "If there is real competition, the number will change, but it is not," she said. If the relevant market here includes competition for developers, so far, nothing in the market itself seems to have forced apple to compete for developers. " < p > Daniel Swanson, Apple's lawyer, said that Apple has improved the quality of its services while charging developers the same Commission. He also said that games played on Apple's IOS operating system can be "consistent" with the best games on game consoles and personal computers, "which is the quality competition." < p > a key obstacle faced by Epic Games in this case is in which market does Apple show the so-called < a target = "_ blank" href=" https://news.163.com/news/search?keyword=%E5%8F%8D%E5%9E%84%E6%96%AD "> anti monopoly < / a > behavior. Epic Games defines this market as distributing apps on Apple devices and squeezing profits from the sale of virtual goods within the app. Apple, on the other hand, argues that it competes in the digital game market, which takes place on many devices, including game consoles, and that it does not occupy any form of monopoly. "It's a dynamic market, it's changing rapidly, and we're at a critical moment in the changing market," judge Rogers said < p > judge Rogers said it would take weeks for her to make a decision, and hinted that she hoped to make a decision by August 13. August 13 is the first anniversary of Epic Games' challenge to Apple's monopoly. At that time, Epic Games introduced its own in app payment system in Fortress night, but the game was soon taken off Apple's shelves, and Epic Games also took this opportunity to sue apple. The case revolves around the themes of online platforms and digital commerce, which are hotly debated by legislators and regulators around the world It turns out that it is difficult for the plaintiff to win the antitrust lawsuit in the United States. In recent years, through a more narrow interpretation of the anti-monopoly law, the court has given the defendant more room to operate. However, Epic Games must convince judges that its market definition is correct. It must also show that Apple's policies have caused antitrust damage, which is not good for consumers < p > Apple has spent a lot of time defending its ban on third-party app stores, saying it protects users and that its app censorship program helps ensure the security and reliability of apps. Epic Games retorts that Apple exaggerates security concerns and that third-party app stores can provide equal protection. The two sides offered conflicting testimony about the security of the iPhone < p > If judge Rogers makes a ruling in favor of Epic Games, it will force apple to loosen its control over the app store, and may subvert the way millions of developers distribute apps to handset users around the world. It could also prompt the US Department of justice and other global regulators to take action to review Apple's power as the gatekeeper of the digital economy（ Small) < / P > < p > <-- EndFragment-->