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Supreme Court to Hear Apple's Epic Games Appeal

Eugene CastilloEugene Castillo 1 min read
Supreme Court to Hear Apple's Epic Games Appeal

The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear Apple's appeal in its long running fight with Epic Games, taking up the question of whether Apple should be held in contempt for how it responded to a court order that reshaped App Store rules. The justices announced on Tuesday, June 30, that they will review the case in the term beginning in October.

At a Glance

  • The Supreme Court will hear Apple's appeal of a contempt ruling tied to its Epic Games lawsuit.
  • U.S. District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers found Apple in civil contempt in 2025 for violating a 2021 injunction.
  • Apple charges a 30 percent commission inside the App Store and had imposed a 27 percent commission on outside purchases made within seven days of a link click.
  • The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals upheld the contempt finding in December but allowed Apple to argue for a different commission structure.
  • Apple says the outcome could influence commission rules for app purchases worldwide.
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How This Fight Started

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