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Apple proposes 5-15% cut on external App Store payments amid legal battle

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Apple has proposed a new fee structure to the court, suggesting a 5-to-15 percent commission on payments made outside its App Store. This proposal is part of an ongoing legal dispute with Epic Games, which began in 2020. The proposed fees vary based on the developer's program, with higher percentages for those already paying a standard commission and lower percentages for participants in programs like the Small Business Program. Meanwhile, Google has been ordered to simplify the process of installing third-party app stores on Android devices. AI

IMPACT This ruling could set precedents for how app stores operate and charge fees, potentially impacting developer revenue and platform competition.

RANK_REASON Regulatory action against a major tech company regarding app store policies. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.1]

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Apple proposes 5-15% cut on external App Store payments amid legal battle

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  1. Engadget TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] (Mariella Moon) ·

    Apple proposes taking a 5-to-15 percent cut from external App Store payments

    Apple and Google still aren't done facing Epic Games in court.

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