Apple Inc. filed a petition with the U.S. Supreme Court on May 22, 2026. This filing escalates a legal battle with Epic Games that began in 2020.
The petition challenges a 2025 civil contempt ruling. That ruling found Apple intentionally violated an injunction regarding App Store payment policies.
The injunction requires Apple to permit developer links to alternative payment systems. These links allow developers to bypass Apple’s commission structure.
Apple argues the injunction should apply only to Epic Games rather than all developers. A Supreme Court ruling in Apple's favor could reshape digital marketplace competition.