2025-12-11 20:07:05

Big news for app developers: A federal appeals court just handed Epic Games a win in their ongoing battle with a certain Cupertino-based tech giant. The court upheld a previous ruling that challenges how the iPhone maker handles transactions.

Here's what went down—the court is sending things back to a lower court judge to figure out exactly what commission rates the company can actually charge developers for purchases made outside their official app marketplace. This could shake up how platform fees work across the board.

The case has been dragging on for years, but this latest decision might finally force some changes to those controversial 30% cuts that have had developers up in arms. For anyone building apps or following platform economics, this ruling could set important precedents about how much control these tech giants can exercise over transactions happening beyond their walled gardens.

Worth watching how this plays out—could have ripple effects for the entire app development ecosystem.

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TaxEvader

· 7h ago

Wait, is Apple really about to get slapped awake by Riot this time? Is a 30% tax really that outrageous? --- Wow, finally someone has cracked down on Apple's monopoly behavior, opening champagne --- This time the court didn't slack off, it's awesome --- To put it nicely, it's competition; to be blunt, it's a monopoly. Apple has been playing this game for too long --- Oh, I feel like there's more arguing to come in the next step... --- Developers can finally breathe a sigh of relief, but real change is still far away --- 30% is truly unbelievable; anyone would find it unbearable

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alpha_leaker

· 12-11 20:37

Wait, Apple’s 30% commission is finally going to change? I almost forgot about this case haha --- Epic has won this round, but it still depends on how the lower courts rule. It feels like it’s still early --- Starting to think that Apple’s 30% cut is a bit outrageous, developers have really been screwed over --- If this really changes, the entire ecosystem will have to be reshuffled --- I'm a bit looking forward to what happens next, but with the court’s speed... who knows when it can be implemented --- To be honest, Apple’s monopoly practices are indeed excessive and should be regulated --- Here it comes, finally someone dares to challenge Apple’s cake --- Is 30% really an astronomical fee? Other platforms aren’t so harsh --- This time Epic has a semi-victory, but how it ultimately turns out still depends on the judgment --- Platform fees should have been changed a long time ago, it’s too black-hearted

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P2ENotWorking

· 12-11 20:30

Finally, someone dares to challenge Apple's monopoly on the cheese, the 30% cut should have been cut long ago --- Epic won big this round, but the court ruling took so long to come through, developers have been drained by the bloodsucking for a long time --- Honestly, Apple's monopolistic practices should be investigated. The ecosystem is so closed off it's like a prison --- It's another legal battle, and it's been years of back and forth... When will developers finally turn things around? --- It's satisfying to watch, but truly changing the fee structure will still require waiting; laws are often much slower than code --- Is Apple finally going to be restrained this time? I remain skeptical; these giants are too cunning --- Interesting. If they can truly break the monopoly, the entire ecosystem will have to be reshuffled

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wrekt_but_learning

· 12-11 20:20

A 30% commission is really excessive; it should have been addressed long ago.

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