Apple has failed to pause court-ordered App Store payment changes, meaning external purchase links will remain available while its legal battle with Epic Games proceeds to the Supreme Court. This represents a significant setback for Apple's efforts to maintain its strict control over in-app payments. The outcome could have major implications for Apple's revenue model and the broader app ecosystem.
Background
Apple and Epic Games have been in a legal battle since 2020 over Apple's App Store policies and 30% commission fees. A previous court ruling required Apple to allow developers to include external payment links.
- Source
- TechCrunch
- Published
- Apr 29, 2026 at 10:06 PM
- Score
- 7.0 / 10