Apple filed a 12‑page reply to Epic’s bid to dismiss its Supreme Court petition, countering Epic’s 35‑page opposition. The tech giant argues that Epic’s own filings confirm the need for review, attacking two key points: the scope of the anti‑steering injunction and the applicability of the 2025 CASA precedent. This clash marks a new chapter in a saga that began in 2020.

Apple insists the injunction only barred specific anti‑steering tactics, not App Store commissions, labeling Epic’s framing as an attempt to rewrite the ruling. It also cites the CASA decision, noting the court stated that CASA “has no bearing” on antitrust cases, rendering Epic’s exemption claim moot. These arguments counter Epic’s push to have the appeal thrown out.

The dispute traces back to 2021 when Apple won most of the case but lost on anti‑steering, leading to a 27% commission on link‑out transactions that few developers used. Judge Gonzalez Rogers later barred Apple from charging that fee, prompting a Supreme Court petition in May. The Court may decide on the appeal as June, but a ruling is months away.