tech
April 6, 2026
Apple is taking its App Store fight to the Supreme Court — again
Apple plans to ask the Supreme Court to review its App Store fight with Epic Games, as it challenges a ruling limiting its ability to charge fees on external payments.
TL;DR
- Apple plans to ask the U.S. Supreme Court to review its App Store case with Epic Games.
- The company is challenging a ruling that limits how it can charge fees on external payments.
- A previous court ruled Apple was not a monopoly but ordered it to allow external payment links.
- Apple's imposition of a 27% commission on external payments was deemed in contempt of that order by lower courts.
- Apple argues the 27% fee covers services beyond payment processing, reflecting the App Store ecosystem's value.
- Epic Games criticized Apple's move as a delay tactic to avoid establishing permanent limits on its fees.
- The case ultimately may impact Apple's App Store revenue.
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