A host of companies, including Facebook Inc., Spotify Technology SA and “Fortnite” maker Epic Games Inc., are challenging the way Apple Inc. runs its App Store. The App Store generates at least $15 billion in annual sales for the tech giant, according to analysts’ estimates. Here is an overview of recent challenges to the App Store model and what they mean for consumers and the company. Fee skirmishesApple takes a 30% cut on sales of paid apps and digital goods sold within apps. Apple’s fee is in line with those charged in Google’s Google Play store and Samsung Electronics Co. ’s Samsung Galaxy Store.

Source: Wall Street Journal September 26, 2020 14:15 UTC