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Apple's 27% Fee Cut Is Good News For Epic, App Developers, Google Remains Unaffected

1. A federal court reduced Apple's in-app payment commission to zero. 2. Developers, including Spotify, can now avoid Apple's commission fees. 3. Apple's appeal may delay full implementation, but compliance is required now. 4. Google's existing billing structure remains unaffected by this ruling. 5. Developers are expected to rapidly adopt zero-commission payment options.

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Why Bearish?

The ruling reduces Apple's revenue from app commissions, impacting profitability. Historical precedents, like Spotify's rise, could suggest prolonged pressure on AAPL's margins.

How important is it?

Loss of commissions directly impacts AAPL’s core revenue model, warranting attention from investors.

Why Short Term?

Immediate compliance affects Apple in the near term, but appeals might influence longer-term outcomes.

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