Apple and Epic clash over document production in latest App Store court filing

Epic Games and Apple have clashed over the production of internal documents related to Apple's proposed new App Store commission rates. According to a joint status update, Epic claims that Apple has been slow to produce these documents, while Apple disputes these allegations. The dispute centers around Apple's proposed commission structure, which would range from 5% to 15% for purchases made through external App Store links.

This proposal comes after Apple's 27% commission rate was found to be in contempt of court. The case is currently under review by a lower court and the Supreme Court. Apple submitted its proposed commission rates and supporting evidence in August, along with a request for internal documents explaining the reasoning behind these rates.

Epic accuses Apple of intentionally delaying the proceedings, while Apple argues that it has fulfilled its initial obligation and requests for additional documents have caused delays. Epic disputes Apple's claim that only four executives were involved in the decision-making process, stating that other teams were also involved. Apple maintains that it has provided relevant business records and data, and disputes Epic's assertion that a larger group of employees must have been involved.

The parties are set to make a final argument before the court, with Epic requesting that Apple begin producing documents immediately and complete them by November 1, 2026.