Apple fights Epic lawsuit's broad App Store impact

Apple is challenging a court's injunction in its ongoing lawsuit with Epic Games, arguing that Epic's specific dispute over App Store commissions should not dictate new rules for all developers. The tech giant is petitioning the U.S. Supreme Court to review a lower court ruling, contending that Epic never represented other developers like Microsoft or Spotify. Apple is also contesting a civil contempt order related to allowing external payment links, arguing its compliance was technically correct despite charging fees. Epic Games criticized Apple's move as a delay tactic to avoid opening up payment competition.