Apple and Epic argue over how much Apple should get from purchases made outside the App Store

Core Impact Points

• Apple has proposed a new fee structure for purchases made outside the App Store, with 15% for standard apps and 5% for Small Business Program apps.
• Epic Games has responded, stating that Apple's proposed fees are 'far outside of the bounds' of the court's guidance.
• The dispute is part of the ongoing Epic Games v. Apple lawsuit, which has seen several twists and turns in recent months.
• Apple argues that its 'necessary costs' to allow external purchases would be essentially zero, and that the proposed fees would let it recoup 'at least some compensation' for its tools and services.
• The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has previously ruled that Apple should be able to charge a commission based on 'necessary costs', but the Supreme Court has also said it will hear arguments about whether Apple willfully violated a previous ruling.
• The outcome of this dispute could have significant implications for the US tech industry, with many developers relying on the App Store for revenue.