This ruling confirms what developers have argued for years—that Apple’s restrictive policies suppress innovation rather than protect consumers.

The App Store Freedom Act would also prevent companies like Apple and Google from barring developers from using third-party payment systems.

Apple may see further fallout over its failure to comply with a court order that led to last week’s contempt ruling. A class action suit filed on behalf of developers claims that Apple's actions cost Pure Sweat Basketball (and other developers) revenue during the period it was found to have violated the original court order.