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Judge agrees to postpone deadlines as Apple seeks broader pause in Epic Games case
Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers has approved a request from Apple and Epic Games to postpone key deadlines in their ongoing App Store dispute. This delay comes as Apple seeks a broader pause while awaiting a Supreme Court ruling on whether it will be held in contempt regarding commission charges for purchases made through external links. The new schedule establishes a timeline for the motion to stay the proceedings until the Supreme Court issues its ruling, affecting how and when Apple can charge commissions on these purchases.
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Published 6 Jul 2026, 20:31 UTC2 min read
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Summary
TL;DR
- Judge approves postponement of deadlines in Apple vs. Epic case
- Apple seeks pause related to external links commission dispute
- Supreme Court to review potential contempt charge
- New deadlines established for Apple's motion and Epic's response
- Outcome could impact future commission charges for Apple
Interesting facts
- The Supreme Court's decision will focus on Apple's potential contempt finding.
- The case's outcome may influence commission structures across major app platforms.
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