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Apple has filed a Supreme Court brief contesting a contempt ruling in its legal battle with Epic Games. The case revolves around Apple's anti-steering rules, which a lower court found violated California's Unfair Competition Law. While Apple complied by allowing third-party payment links, it imposed a commission of up to 27% on such transactions, a move Epic successfully challenged as non-compliant.
Apple argues that the injunction did not explicitly prohibit its commission model, calling the contempt ruling an overreach. The Supreme Court's decision could significantly impact App Store policies and developer relations.
Investment implication: A favorable ruling could protect Apple's App Store revenue model, while an adverse decision might force changes to in-app payment policies. For you, this legal uncertainty adds risk to Apple's services revenue outlook.