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Apple takes Epic fight over app store fees to the Supreme Court

According to Reuters, the Supreme Court will likely hear the case during its next term, which begins this October.

Apple’s math will likely be challenged

Apple’s filing said that Epic is hoping that the court fight will end with Apple charging a de minimis rate to developers who want to have more control over how transactions are completed in their apps.

In litigation that has been paused during the Supreme Court review, Epic expects to force Apple to show receipts explaining why commission rates are so high.

So far, Apple has claimed that commission fees “ensure that Apple can continue to receive compensation for use of its IP-protected tools, technologies, and services—the very things that attract developers and enable app creation.”

For example, with Epic, Apple claims that purchases like even a single “skin” that Fortniteplayers buy to make their characters look unique require a fee. Those commissions...

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