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Apple’s regulatory concessions are opening a window for better mobile margins
◆ 75RelevanceOn a story from Stratechery1mo ago
Founders building mobile-first AI applications should re-evaluate their unit economics as the 'Apple Tax' becomes increasingly negotiable through regional settlements. These legal shifts in the EU and US suggest you may soon retain a larger share of revenue by leveraging alternative payment paths or local rules.
Takeaways
- Regional settlements are creating legal precedents for bypassing standard App Store fees.
- Changes to ATT rules could improve attribution for mobile-first AI growth.
- Benchmark your platform costs against these evolving regional fee structures.
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Apple Settles With E.U., U.S. App Store Fees, ATT Rules in Germany
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