Apple is preparing to take its App Store fight with Epic Games back to the Supreme Court. The iPhone maker plans to ask the high court to review a recent appeals court ruling. That ruling found Apple in contempt for charging a 27% commission on external payments, which the court said defeated the purpose of allowing such links. Apple argues the fee covers services like hosting and developer tools, not just payment processing. This latest appeal challenges the legal standards used to hold Apple in contempt. If the Supreme Court declines to hear the case, a lower court will decide what commission, if any, Apple can charge on outside purchases. Epic Games calls Apple’s move a delay tactic to avoid permanent limits on its fees. The outcome could significantly impact App Store revenue.
