Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers approved a temporary pause in the App Store dispute between Apple and Epic Games. The move follows the Supreme Court's decision to hear Apple’s appeal over a contempt ruling that could affect the company’s commission policy.

Under the new timeline, Apple must file a motion to stay the lower‑court case by July 6. Epic Games must reply by July 10, and Apple will respond to that reply by July 13. If the stay is denied, Apple must submit its commission proposal within 24 hours of the judge’s ruling.

The pause lets both sides focus on the Supreme Court case while preventing a potential contempt finding from skewing later commission discussions. The outcome will shape how the App Store handles purchases made through external links.

For developers, a delayed ruling means uncertainty about future fee structures. For the broader ecosystem, the decision underscores the power of the Supreme Court in shaping digital marketplace rules. Market analysts warn that file‑based commissions could shift, impacting app revenue models across iOS.