US Supreme Court Rejects Apple's Request to Delay App Store Fee Rule Changes

The US Supreme Court has rejected Apple's application for a further delay in implementing the revised App Store commission rules. Apple failed to secure additional leeway in its legal dispute with Epic Games, and its final effort to circumvent the district court's ruling was unsuccessful. The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear Apple's appeal in October 2026, while the district court continues to enforce the relevant injunction.

On Tuesday, Apple was unable to obtain an extension order from the district court and was required to submit documentation outlining a new commission rate plan within 24 hours. Apple then turned to the Supreme Court to pause the lower-court proceedings, a move that secured an additional 24 hours. That grace period expired at 5:00 pm Eastern Time on August 13, at which point the Supreme Court formally denied the extension request. Apple is now overdue in submitting the necessary documents to the district court.

Apple has no further legal avenues available. Until the Supreme Court issues a final ruling on the appeal in October, Apple must continue litigating the new commission rates and comply with the district court's order.