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Apple to ask court to halt Epic Games proceedings pending Supreme Court ruling
Apple and Epic Games have agreed to a joint request for the court to postpone deadlines in their ongoing legal dispute concerning App Store policies. This comes as Apple seeks to pause proceedings until the Supreme Court makes a ruling on important appeal issues, including potential contempt related to commission fees. The Supreme Court's decision is significant, as it could alter the implications for all developers, beyond just Epic Games. The next steps in the legal process will depend on this review, while both parties prepare their motions and responses ahead of the upcoming deadlines.
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Published 2 Jul 2026, 02:31 UTC2 min read
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Summary
TL;DR
- Apple and Epic Games are requesting a delay in their court proceedings.
- The Supreme Court has agreed to hear part of Apple's appeal.
- Key issues involve the legality of App Store commission fees.
- Apple plans to seek a stay of the proceedings pending the Supreme Court ruling.
- The district court has scheduled a timeline for responses from both parties.
Interesting facts
- The Supreme Court declined to review the broader scope of the injunction against Apple.
- Justice Elena Kagan denied Apple's request to pause lower court proceedings.
- This dispute could set important precedents for developer fees across all platforms.