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May 20, 2021
Apple made at least $100 million on Fortnite app
The figure was disclosed on the third day since Apple formally opened its defense in a trial over the App Store’s fees and payment processing restrictions.
Apple made at least $100 million in commission off Epic Games' Fortnite during the two-and-a-half years the popular online game was on the App Store, a company executive testified Wednesday.
Michael Schmid, head of game business development for the App Store, declined to answer whether revenue from Apple's 30% cut of all purchases made inside of the game totaled more than $200 million. He said it would be "inappropriate" to share m...
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