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Apple Cuts App Store Commissions, Saving Developers $873M

3/14/2026

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Apple Inc. will cut App Store commissions for developers in China.
Standard fees will drop from 30% to 25%, effective March 15.
Rates for small businesses and mini apps will fall from 15% to 12%.
The decision followed pressure from Chinese regulators who previously considered an investigation into Apple's practices.
It is expected to save Chinese developers over 6 billion yuan ($873 million) annually.

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Story summary

Apple Inc. will cut App Store commissions for developers in China.
Standard fees will drop from 30% to 25%, effective March 15.
Rates for small businesses and mini apps will fall from 15% to 12%.
The decision followed pressure from Chinese regulators who previously considered an investigation into Apple's practices.
It is expected to save Chinese developers over 6 billion yuan ($873 million) annually.