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Apple cuts App Store commission in Taiwan to 26% after regulatory talks · 3 sources tracked

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Apple has reduced its App Store commission rates in Taiwan from 30% to 26%. This change, effective October 31, follows discussions with Taiwan's Fair Trade Commission. The adjustment applies to in-app purchases and paid app transactions on iOS and iPadOS storefronts within Taiwan. AI

IMPACT Minimal direct impact on AI operations; primarily a policy and business practice change for app distribution.

RANK_REASON Regulatory action leading to a change in a major company's business practice. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=3 ai=0.1]

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Apple cuts App Store commission in Taiwan to 26% after regulatory talks · 3 sources tracked

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  1. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

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    Apple Lowers App Store Fees in Taiwan Starting October 31 Apple is lowering the commission that it collects in Taiwan to 26 percent, down from 30 percent. Apple

    Apple Lowers App Store Fees in Taiwan Starting October 31 Apple is lowering the commission that it collects in Taiwan to 26 percent, down from 30 percent. Apple plans to drop the rate for in-app purchase and paid app transactions on the iOS and iPadOS Taiwan storefront startin… h…

    LINKS macrumors.com/…/app-store-fees-taiwan

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