Apple Asks Supreme Court to Vacate App Store Contempt Finding

Apple filed a Supreme Court appeal to overturn a civil contempt ruling that stripped it of commissions on purchases via external payment links in App Store apps. The Court agreed on June 30 to hear the case, limited to whether violating the 'spirit' of an injunction is punishable when its text does not prohibit the specific action.

• Apple filed the appeal on September 14, 2026, in Apple Inc. v. Epic Games, Inc. (No. 25-1311)
• In 2021 the court barred Apple from blocking external payment links but did not mention commissions
• Apple charged 12–27% on external link purchases; in April 2025 it was found in contempt
• Epic's response is due November 13, 2026; oral arguments no earlier than early 2027