In the ongoing battle between tech giants Apple and Epic Games, the iPhone maker has taken its fight to the nation's highest court. Apple has filed an emergency request with the Supreme Court to block a lower court ruling that found the company in contempt for charging a fee on purchases made through third-party payment systems. The move marks the latest development in a long-standing dispute between the two companies, which began when Epic Games, the creator of popular game Fortnite, accused Apple of monopolistic practices and anti-competitive behavior in its App Store. With the fate of Apple's business model potentially hanging in the balance, the Supreme Court's decision on this emergency stay could have significant implications for the tech industry.
Apple asked the Supreme Court on Monday to block a lower court ruling holding the iPhone maker in contempt for charging a fee on purchases made through third-party payment systems in its long-running legal battle with Epic Games. The company requested an emergency stay while it files an appeal with the high court. Alternatively, it...
