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Supreme Court Lets Apple Delay App Store Fee Fight for 24 Hours
The U.S. Supreme Court, through Justice Elena Kagan, has granted Apple a one-day stay in its ongoing legal battle with Epic Games regarding App Store fees, allowing Apple an extension to propose its fees for developers who link to external purchasing options. This case is part of a larger legal dispute that began in 2020 when Epic challenged Apple’s App Store practices, arguing they constituted monopolistic behavior. Apple was previously found in contempt of court, which prompted this new request to the Supreme Court to pause fee calculations until a decision is reached regarding the contempt ruling.
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Published 12 Aug 2026, 23:45 UTC2 min read
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Summary
TL;DR
- Apple granted a one-day delay by the U.S. Supreme Court.
- Stay gives Apple more time to propose fees for developers.
- Prior ruling found Apple in contempt for anti-steering rule violations.
- Fee proposal deadline extended to Thursday at 5 p.m.
- Legal dispute with Epic Games has been ongoing since 2020.
Interesting facts
- Regulators worldwide are observing the case for guidance on reasonable App Store fees.
- Apple has not collected fees from link-outs in the U.S. since April 2025.
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