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Apple's $10B App Store Boom Faces Court-Ordered Changes

5/11/2025

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In 2024, Apple celebrated a staggering $10 billion in App Store commissions, while developers raked in an impressive $33.68 billion in gross revenue—more than double since 2020. However, a recent court ruling mandates external payment links, leading Apple to request a pause on these changes, anxious about potential financial fallout.

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In 2024, Apple celebrated a staggering $10 billion in App Store commissions, while developers raked in an impressive $33.68 billion in gross revenue—more than double since 2020. However, a recent court ruling mandates external payment links, leading Apple to request a pause on these changes, anxious about potential financial fallout.