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Apple proposes to take a 15% cut of purchases made outside the App Store

Apple has proposed taking a 5-15% cut from purchases made outside the App Store, according to multiple sources. This proposal comes amid an ongoing legal battle with Epic Games and a Supreme Court decision to halt App Store rate proceedings. The proposed cut would apply to purchases made through external links or websites.

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  • ✓ Apple proposes to take a 15% cut of purchases made outside the App Store
  • ✓ The proposed cut range is 5-15%
🛡️ Source Corroboration: 5 independent reporting domains (80% confidence) ⏱ Read time: ~2 min

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Apple's proposal of a 15% cut of purchases made outside the App Store marks a specific development in its ongoing negotiations with Epic Games and other stakeholders.

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  1. Apple proposes 15% cut of external App Store purchases

    Apple has proposed taking a 5-15% cut from purchases made outside the App Store, according to multiple sources. This proposal comes amid an ongoing legal battle with Epic Games and a Supreme Court decision to halt App Store rate proceedings. The proposed cut would apply to purchases made through external links or websites.

    Why it matters

    The proposal is part of a long-running dispute between Apple and Epic Games over App Store commission rates. The dispute has led to various court decisions and proposals, including the current 5-15% cut suggestion. This matters because it could impact how apps and developers operate outside of the App Store.

    What is confirmed

    • Apple proposes to take a 15% cut of purchases made outside the App Store
    • The proposed cut range is 5-15%

    Still unconfirmed

    • Apple wants to settle its long-running legal battle with Epic Games

    What to watch next

    • The Supreme Court's final decision on App Store rate proceedings
    • Epic Games' response to Apple's proposal
    • The impact of the proposed cut on app developers and the wider industry
    Sources used for this update (6)
    1. The Verge — Apple and Epic argue over how much Apple should get from purchases made outside the App Store
    2. Bloomberg.com — Apple App Store Rate Proceeding Halted by Supreme Court for Now
    3. Engadget — Apple Proposes Taking A 5-To-15 Percent Cut From External App Store Payments
    4. TechCrunch — Apple proposes to take a 15% cut of purchases made outside the App Store
    5. Gizmodo — Apple Wants to Settle Its Long-Running Legal Battle With Epic Games
    6. Bloomberg.com — Apple App Store Commission-Rate Proceedings Can Move Forward
    confidence 80%
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