US Supreme Court denies Apple's request to delay App Store antitrust ruling in Epic Games case

The US Supreme Court rejected Apple's request to temporarily block a judicial order that found the company in contempt over its App Store practices in the Epic Games antitrust lawsuit. This means Apple must return to a lower court to determine the lawful commission it can charge for app-related transactions. The dispute centers on Apple's fees and restrictions on app payment methods, with Epic arguing Apple's new 27% commission on external payment links violates a 2021 injunction. The case has significant implications for app developers and digital purchase regulations globally.