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Is Apple's App Store Stifling Startup Innovation?

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GREY Journal
Published
Fri 22 Aug 2025
Episode Link
https://greyjournal.net/news/

Y Combinator filed an amicus brief supporting Epic Games in its legal dispute with Apple, stating that Apple's App Store fees and restrictions have limited startup growth and discouraged venture capital investment in app-based businesses. The dispute began when Epic Games sued Apple over its 30 percent commission and anti-steering policies. A judge ordered Apple to allow alternative payment options, but Apple imposed a 27 percent fee on those transactions, leading to further legal challenges. The next hearing in the case is scheduled for October 21.

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