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After a years-long legal battle, Apple says it will begin allowing iPhone app developers to use alternative payment systems -- but they will still have to pay fees and meet various conditions. With its appeal off the table, Apple filed a plan to abide by the lower court's ruling that it let developers use outside payment systems for apps downloaded on the App Store -- the lone gateway onto iPhones and iPads.
Apple takes a cut of as much as 30 percent on all financial transactions in its app shop, prompting complaints about an unfair "tax" for companies.
The lawsuit began in 2020 after Fortnite was kicked off the Play Store and Apple's App Store for violating its terms.
Apple takes a cut of the revenue of the purchases on the App Store, which can go as high as 30 percent
Epic sued Apple in 2020, challenging the fee Apple imposes on in-app payments.