Apple asks Supreme Court to overturn App Store contempt order
Apple filed its opening merits brief with the US Supreme Court seeking to reverse or vacate a contempt order in its long-running legal dispute with Epic Games. MacRumors and 9to5Mac report that the ruling forced changes to App Store rules; success could restore the store's earlier operating terms.
Why it matters
The case could determine how much control Apple retains over payments and competition within its mobile marketplace.
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Part of the September 15, 2026 brief.