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

Friday, August 14, 2026


Apple requested permission from a federal judge to charge commissions of up to 15 percent on purchases made through external links in iOS apps. The proposal came as part of ongoing litigation regarding the company's app store policies. No date was provided for when the judge would rule on the request.

Original reporting: https://techcrunch.com/2026/08/14/apple-proposes-to-take-a-15-cut-of-purchases-made-outside-the-app-store/

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