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14 Aug 2026, 14:54 UTC · 6h ago
Apple proposes to take a 15% cut of purchases made outside the App Store
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14 Aug 2026, 14:54 UTC · 6h ago
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Apple proposes a 15% commission on purchases made via external links inside iOS apps, down from a previous 27% structure mentioned in court. — A reduction in commission rates on external transactions represents a potential leak in high-margin Services revenue for Apple.
-0.40The U.S. Supreme Court rejected Apple's bid to pause lower court proceedings regarding its commission structure and contempt of court allegations. — Increeses legal pressure and the likelihood of forced structural changes to Apple's restrictive App Store policies.
-0.30Apple proposes tiered commission rates for external links, including 5% for small businesses and 10% for specific partner programs and subscription renewals. — Further lowers the average take-rate Apple can capture from the ecosystem compared to its standard App Store fees.
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The company is facing ongoing legal battles with Epic Games and was forced by the Supreme Court to reveal its commission structure.
Mentioned only as a benchmark for commission rates in the App Store dispute.
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