{
  "id": 1557495,
  "title": "Epic responds to Apple’s bid for settlement talks in App Store case",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/17/epic-responds-to-apples-bid-for-settlement-talks-in-app-store-case",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-08-17T20:10:05.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "9to5Mac",
    "slug": "9to5mac",
    "url": "https://9to5mac.com/2026/08/17/epic-responds-to-apples-bid-for-settlement-talks-in-app-store-case/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Epic Games has responded to Apple's request for settlement discussions in the ongoing App Store lawsuit. Apple proposed a 15% commission for purchases made through alternative payment systems, while Epic stated it would consider a direct, competitive offer from Apple but doesn't believe settlement talks would be advanced through a conference. Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers will decide whether to refer the case to a confidential settlement conference.",
  "summary": "Epic Games has filed its response to Apple’s request for the court to order settlement talks in the long-running App Store lawsuit. Here are the details.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "9to5Mac",
        "title": "Apple official refurb store: Save a ton of cash with our top picks of the week",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/17/apple-official-refurb-store-save-a-ton-of-cash-with-our-top-picks-of",
        "published": "2026-08-17T20:00:58.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}