Epic fights Apple’s bid to seal key data behind proposed fees on linked-out purchases

9to5mac.com Aug 24, 2026

Epic fights Apple’s bid to seal key data behind proposed fees on linked-out purchases

Curated by Shubham · TechCapsules · Aug 24, 2026

AI-summarised brief · reviewed before publication

Epic has filed an opposition to Apple’s request to seal portions of its proposal and supporting expert reports that detail how much commission Apple intends to charge for linked‑out purchases. Apple seeks to hide financial data, link‑out adoption estimates, and developer survey results, citing commercial sensitivity. Epic argues the information is central to determining commission rates, is not truly confidential, and that Apple has failed to justify sealing it. The court must decide whether to allow the redactions.

💡 Why It Matters

· The ruling will set a precedent for transparency in antitrust investigations, potentially reshaping how tech giants disclose sensitive data in regulatory proceedings.

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