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Apple-Epic Games App Store litigation

Overview

In a new development in the legal dispute with Epic Games regarding App Store antitrust practices, Apple has requested that the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California order a settlement conference. Apple suggested this conference could be supervised by Magistrate Judge Joseph C. Spero to reach a resolution and avoid prolonged litigation.

As part of this filing, Apple reiterated its proposed tiered commission structure for digital purchases made via external links in iOS apps. This structure includes a 15% commission for standard apps, a 10% rate for specific programs such as News, Video, and Mini Apps partners as well as subscription renewals, and a 5% fee for developers in the Small Business Program earning less than $1 million annually. Apple maintains these rates are necessary to recover costs for its intellectual property, tools, and services.

Epic Games has responded to the request for a settlement conference, stating that while it remains willing to engage in direct discussions that promote competition, it does not believe a court-mandated conference would be productive at this time. The final decision on whether to proceed with these settlement talks rests with Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers.

Entities

U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California · Epic Games · Apple · Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers · Google

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[● 3 SOURCES] Apple proposed a 15% commission for standard applications on purchases made through external links.
[● 2 SOURCES] Apple has requested that the court order a settlement conference.
[● 2 SOURCES] Apple proposed a 10% commission for video, news, and mini-app partner programs.
[● 2 SOURCES] Apple proposed a 5% commission for developers in its Small Business Program.
[○ 1 SOURCE] Epic Games believes court-mandated settlement talks would not meaningfully advance the prospects of a resolution at this stage.

Timeline

27 days ago

[TECHNOLOGY] 4 sources
Apple proposes settlement and new commission rates in Epic Games dispute
Apple has proposed a new commission structure for external App Store payments and requested a court-ordered settlement conference in its legal battle with Epic Games.
30 days ago

[BUSINESS] 28 sources
Apple proposes tiered fees for external App Store purchases
Apple has proposed a new commission structure for external purchases in iOS apps, ranging from 5% to 15%, as part of its ongoing legal dispute with Epic Games over App Store fees.

Sources

9to5mac.com · antaranews.com · appgamers.de · appleworld.today · appliste.cz · borncity.com · channelinsider.com · civilmedia.mk · cryptobriefing.com · dailyguardian.ca · donanimgunlugu.com · guides.macrumors.com · ipaddisti.it · iphoneworld.com.es · latestly.com · lazybudgetchef.com · macdailynews.com · mactech.com · macworld.com · mashdigi.com · ohmygeek.net · piranot.com.br · sbctv.gr · sportguide.ch · svetapple.sk · techrepublic.com · techritual.com · teknoblog.com · telefonino.net · thanhnien.vn · the-gadgeteer.com · unwire.hk

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