Supreme Court to hear Apple’s contempt ruling in Epic App Store clash

The Supreme Court will hear Apple’s appeal of a contempt finding in the Epic Games dispute over App Store fees and external payment links. Lower courts found Apple violated a 2021 injunction by blocking cheaper payment options, though Apple allowed external links and still charged a 27% commission on those purchases; the Ninth Circuit upheld a fee framework tied to costs and remanded to Judge Rogers, who found contempt in 2025 and halted commissions on external-link purchases. A ruling could reshape global App Store practices, with a decision expected by mid-2027.