Apple Can Enforce Anti-Steering Rule Pending High Court Appeal (1)

Apple Inc. can continue to ban iOS developers from informing users of alternate payment methods while the tech giant asks the US Supreme Court to weigh in on the issue, the Ninth Circuit ruled.

The US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit’s order Monday suspends its April decision, upholding for 90 days an injunction against Apple’s anti-steering provision. The ruling marred the iPhone maker’s otherwise resounding victory over Epic Games Inc. in their antitrust battle.

The Ninth Circuit said in April that Apple must adhere to the injunction—issued by a district court—that allows developers to direct consumers to other ...