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		balfirevic on Aug 13, 2020 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Epic direct payment on mobile My original point wasn't that there will be a visible difference to the consumers but that all app purchases and in-app-purchases will be structured so that Apple's cut goes to zero. If Apple allows non-apple payment without major restrictions, it's revenue from app store will trend towards zero (save for inertia).

mattmaroon on Aug 13, 2020 [–]

Right. I don't think anyone disputes that.

I think it's fine. It's a tiny part of their overall profits. Like sub 5%. If it gets antitrust regulators off their back it's well worth it.

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