Apple's new 27% fee on purchases made outside the App Store

SOURCE finance.yahoo.com
Apple executive testifies that the new 27% fee on purchases made outside the App Store is a good-faith attempt to comply with the law, despite criticism from the judge during a hearing in Oakland, California.

Key Points

  • Apple executive Philip Schiller testifies about the decision to impose the new fee
  • Apple hired Analysis Group Inc. to determine the new commission rate
  • Judge questions the justification for the 27% charge

Pros

  • Attempt to comply with the law
  • Ensuring safety for customers

Cons

  • Criticism from the judge for not justifying the additional 15% charge
  • Discrepancy between proposed rate and actual 27% charge