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Apple proposes to take a 15% cut of purchases made outside the App Store
Apple is asking a federal judge to allow it to charge commissions of up to 15% on purchases made through external links in iOS apps.
TL;DR
- Apple submitted a proposal for commissions on purchases made via external links in iOS apps.
- The proposed standard commission is 15%, with lower rates for certain developer programs (5% for small businesses, 10% for others) and subscription renewals (10%).
- The filing is part of a legal battle with Epic Games over Apple's App Store policies.
- Apple's proposal was submitted after the Supreme Court rejected its request to pause lower court proceedings.
- Apple argues the fees are to recoup investments in its platform and compares them to Google Play's rates.
- Epic Games believes Apple's proposed fees exceed the court's guidance.