Epic Takes on Apple with New EU App Store Launch as Tech Giants unite Against Apple Commission Fees
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Epic will launch its own Epic Games Store app marketplace for iPhone in the EU by end of 2023, taking a 12% commission on sales.
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Meta, Microsoft, X, and Match Group filed an amicus brief opposing Apple's proposed anti-steering changes in the US, saying the 12-27% commission fees defeat the purpose.
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On the Epic Games Store for mobile, developers will get the same 88/12 revenue share as on PC, plus programs to keep 100% revenue using their own payments.
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Apple announced reduced commissions of 10-17% plus a 3% fee for apps using In-App Purchases under new EU rules, but developers can stick to existing 30/15% terms.
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Epic called for the court to hold Apple in contempt in the US, saying it is not complying with the order to relax anti-steering rules.