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In a trial between Epic Games and Apple over App Store fees, it was decided that external links and communications that lead to services other than in-app purchases provided by Apple should also be allowed, but Apple appealed in the proceedings. It has been reported that it has submitted a proceedings requesting the suspension of an injunction to allow developers to add links to payment sites within the app.
Will it take several years for the appeal to end?
If Apple wins the suspension, it will be decided by the judge in November, but any rule changes that could avoid the 15% to 30% App Store fee will not take effect until the proceedings have been appealed. It’s possible, and the process will take years, the US media CNBC reports.
Following the outcome of the trial between Epic Games and Apple, payment platform Paddle announced a third in-app billing solution with lower fees than the App Store, but in fact third-party companies are moving to the App Store payment system. It is expected that it will take some time before the entry of.
Rule changes have a big impact on Apple’s bottom line
“The requested (injunction) suspension allows Apple to protect consumers and protect their platform,” Apple’s lawyer said in a document filed in court.
If app makers can eventually charge their customers directly without using Apple’s in-app billing system, it will have a significant impact on Apple’s bottom line. The App Store is part of Apple’s service business, with 2020 sales of $ 53.8 billion and a gross profit margin of 66%, accounting for about 20% of Apple’s sales. Occupy.
Source: CNBC via 9to5Mac
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