Apple and Epic Games finished their fight, and Tim Cook didn’t get what he wanted. As you know, in 2021, the US court ruled that app developers could redirect users to third-party payment platforms to avoid paying a 30% commission to Apple. The company Apple appealed to the U.S. Supreme Court, but today, the court rejected the appeal, putting an end to Apple’s tax. Here are the details…
Developers Now Permitted External Payment Links in the U.S.
Apple makes a lot of money from the App Store. They get 30% of the money when people buy things from apps. This policy has sparked criticism from developers who argue that it leads to revenue losses and excessive profits for Apple. Despite these concerns, Apple is sticking to keeping its money. However, a recent court rules allows developers to link to alternative payment platforms, provided the app continues to offer payments through Apple’s in-app payment system.
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Certainly, this is great news for major companies like Epic Games, Netflix, and Spotify. Large-scale enterprises can easily establish an independent and reliable payment system. However, smaller developers have no choice but to rely on Apple or trust third-party platforms where they may incur lower but still high commissions.
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