While Apple chief Tim Cook touts the brand’s App Store as an economic miracle, Fortnite-maker Epic Games says developers suffer under its tyranny. The online shop — the only way software apps can get …
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Apple’s app store goes on trial in threat to ‘walled garden’
On Monday, Apple faces one of its most serious legal threats in recent years: A trial that threatens to upend its iron control over its app store, which brings in billions of dollars each year while …
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How Apple’s App Store Sparked an Epic Trial
Apple Inc. and Epic Games Inc. are going to trial as part of a broader dispute that has become the biggest challenge to the App Store since it was unveiled by Steve Jobs in 2008.
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Epic-backed expert says Apple’s app store profit is as high as 78 percent
An expert witness for Epic Games testified that Apple’s App Store had operating margins above 70 percent in fiscal years 2018 and 2019, new court documents show. Eric Barnes testified that information …
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Apple’s App Store Had 78% Margin in 2019, Epic Expert Says
Apple Inc.’s App Store had operating margins of almost 78% in fiscal year 2019, according to testimony from an Epic Games Inc. expert witness based on documents obtained from the iPhone maker.
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Epic witness claims Apple’s App Store profit reaches 78 percent
A witness for Epic Game’s lawsuit against Apple claims the App Store’s profit margins have climbed up to 78 percent.
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Epic expert estimates Apple’s App Store profit to be nearly 80%
The App Store is an extremely profitable service for Apple, testimony from an Epic Games expert witness claims, with profit margins close to 80% for the digital storefront.
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Apple runs App Store with 78% profit margin, according to court testimony
It is an open secret that the App Store is a huge revenue and profit driver for Apple but to date Apple has not disclosed figures that break out exactly how profitable the App Store is. Apple has …
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Microsoft’s app store changes crank up the Apple pressure
On the surface, it’s a welcome move, with Microsoft matching the 12 percent cut that Epic Games takes, and putting more pressure on Valve, which still takes a 30 percent cut on most Steam purchases.
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EU says Apple’s App Store breaks competition rules after Spotify complaint
Apple has “abused its dominant position” in the distribution of music streaming apps, the European Commission said.
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Apple and ‘Fortnite’ publisher Epic Games head to court May 3 in face-off over App Store
Epic Games, publisher of the popular ‘Fortnite’ video game, sued Apple last year over its 30% commission taken on App Store purchases.
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This big change just made it easier to find great iPhone apps in the App Store
As of 2021, there are over 2 million apps available on Apple’s App Store. As such, the experience of browsing for new apps has become increasingly overwhelming, which is why Apple has …
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Apple’s App Store draws EU antitrust charge
European Union regulators on Friday accused Apple of violating antitrust laws by imposing unfair rules and fees on rival music-streaming services that depend on the App Store to reach customers.
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E.U. says Apple’s App Store breaks competition rules after Spotify complaint
Apple has “abused its dominant position” in the distribution of music streaming apps through its App Store, the European Commission said Friday.
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Can’t visit an Apple Store? Try AirTag accessories and Precision Finding with AR
AirTag and a collection of matching accessories are available to purchase and try hands-on at Apple Stores that have fully reopened. If you’re unable to visit an Apple Store location, augmented …
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Apple’s App Store Draws E.U. Antitrust Charge
By forcing app developers to use its payment system and comply with other rules, regulators said Apple broke European Union competition laws.
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New M1 iPad Pros, 24-Inch M1 iMacs, Apple TV 4K, and Siri Remote Now Available to Order
Apple is now accepting orders for the new 11 and 12.9-inch M1 iPad Pro models, 24-inch M1 iMacs, second-generation Apple TV 4K, redesigned …
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