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Court rejects Apple’s bid to pause App Store fee proceedings in Epic case
A California judge has denied Apple’s request to pause the proceedings regarding the App Store fee structure, which is a central part of the ongoing legal battle with Epic Games. The decision mandates Apple to present its proposed fee structure within 24 hours, following a prior contempt ruling. The ruling underscores the court's intention to move forward with the case despite the Supreme Court's upcoming review of Apple's appeals, which could potentially impact the proceedings. This ruling compels Apple to act quickly as it faces further scrutiny regarding its App Store commission policies.
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Published 11 Aug 2026, 20:30 UTC2 min read
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Summary
TL;DR
- Judge denies Apple's request to pause App Store fee proceedings.
- Apple must submit proposed fees within 24 hours.
- Epic Games argues for proceeding regardless of Supreme Court review.
- Apple was previously found in contempt for imposing high commissions.
- Ruling showcases ongoing tensions between Apple and Epic Games.
Interesting facts
- The judge's ruling was made public following a dispute over Apple's practices.
- This case highlights significant tensions between major tech companies and developers.
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