Apple has proposed charging a 15% commission on purchases made through external links inside iOS apps, according to a filing in the U.S. District Court of Northern California. Small business developers would pay 5%, while those in the Video Partner Program, News Partner Program, and Mini Apps Partner Program would pay 10%, with subscription renewals also reduced to 10%. The proposal follows the Supreme Court's rejection of Apple's bid to pause lower court proceedings in its ongoing legal battle with Epic Games over App Store commissions. Apple argues the fees recoup its investments in the App Store and notes Google Play charges 20% for standard link-out rates.
Apple Inc.Apple's proposal to lower commissions is a regulatory/legal response to Epic Games lawsuit, potentially reducing revenue.
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Alphabet Inc Class CEpic Games' legal battle leads to Apple's commission proposal, a favorable outcome for Epic.
