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Epic responds to Apple’s bid for settlement talks in App Store case
Epic Games has formally addressed Apple's recent request for a settlement conference regarding the prolonged App Store litigation. Although Epic shows a willingness to engage in meaningful discussions, they stress that any settlement must benefit all developers, not just themselves. The case is now pending a decision from Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers, who will determine if the settlement talks will proceed. This response reflects Epic's ongoing commitment to a broader fight for fairness in App Store practices, and their concerns about any potential deals being too narrow in focus.
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Published 17 Aug 2026, 20:30 UTC2 min read
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Summary
TL;DR
- Apple proposed a commission structure for alternative payment systems.
- Epic Games is open to serious proposals but cautious about the current settlement discussions.
- Judge Gonzalez Rogers will decide on the referral to a settlement conference.
- Epic stresses that benefits must extend to all developers.
- The case reflects ongoing tensions between Apple and app developers over App Store policies.
Interesting facts
- Apple's past attempts to limit the impact of ongoing injunctions were rejected by the Ninth Circuit.
- Epic’s litigation is seen as a broader fight for app developer rights.