… The last time Apple petitioned for an appeal at the top of the judicial branch, it was about a lower court requiring it to allow developers to use third-party payment options. The Supreme Court declined to hear that case. …
… Apple asked the appeals court to stay the fee calculation phase until it heard back from the Supreme Court. The appeals court agreed initially, but then reversed course after Epic Games challenged the decision. Apple is now asking the Supreme Court for the same stay that the appeals court denied. …
… Various appeals and arguments later, and Apple has been told it is owed a commission, even on external links. The problem is, Apple would have to come back to court and decide on the commission rate with Epic. That& 039;s how the case has arrived at the Supreme Court. …
… Later, the Circuit Court ruled that Apple was indeed allowed to charge a commission on external purchases, but that it and Epic would have to decide on the rate in court. After some back and forth, Apple must now face the Supreme Court with its appeals and the District Court at the same time. …
Apple had asked the court for a stay in a mandate from the Ninth Circuit appeals court sending the case to back to district court to figure out how much of a fee Apple can charge on purchases out of the App Store. …
Court reverses pause on Epic Games ruling ahead of Apple’s Supreme Court bid Marcus Mendes | Apr 28 2026 - 7:14 pm PT | Apr 28 2026 - 7:14 pm PT Epic Games just convinced the US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit to reverse a prior decision that had paused the case from being sent back to the d… …
… Guess what… Not very appealing Apple responded with yet another appeal, which the 9th Circuit responded to with similar disdain , observing that “Apple claimed to comply with the injunction, but it instead prohibited App Store developers from using buttons, links, and other calls to action without … …
… We will keep standing up to Apple’s attempts to undermine competition.” To read Apple’s motion, follow this link . Update, 8:21 p.m. ET: Following Apple’s request, the Ninth Circuit has granted the company’s motion to stay the mandate while it prepares its appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court. …
… " " Apple has now told the Supreme Court, 'Regulators around the world are watching this case to determine what commission rate Apple may charge on covered purchases in huge markets outside the United States.' So we see this as the beginning of the end of the Apple Tax worldwide. …
