Apple loses bid to pause App Store fee changes as case heads to Supreme Court

The Ninth Circuit sided with Epic Games and lifted a temporary stay, so Apple must keep allowing external in-app payments without charging App Store fees.

Apple had asked to pause the changes while it pursues Supreme Court review, but the appeals court refused.

The ruling keeps pressure on Apple to let developers direct users to outside payment systems.

It could affect App Store rules, developer payments, and Apple’s revenue model while the dispute continues.