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Apple escalates Epic Games legal battle to Supreme Court over App Store payment rules and developer commissions, risking potential restrictions on high-margin Services revenue.
Apple leads in AI app revenue via its App Store, generating $1 billion in 2025 despite a weak Siri. Its on-device AI strategy contrasts with rivals’ heavy cloud investments, positioning Apple for ste…
Apple reduces its App Store commission in China from 30% to 25% starting March 15, aiming to avoid antitrust issues and boost Chinese developers like Tencent and NetEase. This mirrors similar EU move…
Apple is reducing App Store commission fees in China, lowering standard rates from 30% to 25% and small business rates from 15% to 12%, aiming to ease regulatory pressure and support developers in a …
Apple reduces its App Store commission fees in China, saving developers $873 million annually amid regulatory pressure, improving consumption choices and lowering digital service costs starting Sunda…
Google announced Fortnite's global return to its Play Store after lowering fees and easing billing rules, improving developer flexibility and signaling a positive shift in app store policies followin…
Google Play Store reinstates Fortnite worldwide following fee reductions and increased developer billing flexibility, resolving past legal disputes with Epic Games.
Apple will allow alternative iPhone app stores in Japan with lower commission fees, complying with new smartphone competition laws that may reduce its services revenue and impact its App Store busine…
Apple faces intensified scrutiny in Europe over app store fees violating the EU Digital Markets Act, risking heavier regulation and penalties that may impact its app ecosystem and revenue from the Eu…
European regulators face pressure to enforce stricter rules on Apple (AAPL) over unfair fee structures disadvantaging EU developers after a U.S. court ruling favored U.S. rivals, potentially impactin…
Goldman Sachs forecasts Apple will drive 46% of S&P 500 profit growth in 2026 via AI. Apple won a partial antitrust victory against Epic Games and is a major Broadcom AI chip customer for 2026.
A U.S. appeals court softened a contempt ruling against Apple in its dispute with Epic Games, allowing Apple to charge fees for non-App Store transactions while maintaining developer access to altern…
A U.S. appeals court modified parts of a ruling against Apple in Epic Games' lawsuit but upheld most injunctions restricting its App Store fees and policies, maintaining pressure on Apple's control o…
Apple shares reached a new high amid a tech selloff, supported by strong momentum despite an antitrust lawsuit in the Netherlands regarding App Store fees.
The EU's highest court permits a Dutch antitrust lawsuit against Apple over allegedly excessive App Store fees, with a hearing expected by Q1 2026. This ruling affirms the Dutch court's jurisdiction …
The EU Court ruled Apple can face antitrust lawsuits in the Netherlands over alleged unfair App Store fees, potentially impacting its business and legal costs.
Apple faces EU court ruling that allows antitrust lawsuits over its App Store practices in the Netherlands, raising concerns about fees and market dominance.
Europe's highest court ruled Apple can face antitrust damages in a Dutch court over alleged anti-competitive App Store fees, prioritizing consumer claims and significant legal risk for Apple in the r…
Meta will offer UK users a paid ad-free option (£2.99 web, £3.99 in-app) starting in weeks after EU fines and Digital Markets Act scrutiny, testing subscriptions as a supplement to its ads business w…