Apple cuts China App Store commission fees after government pressure

Apple said on Thursday it would lower the commission fees collected by the company from its App Store in ​mainland China in a huge win for Chinese developers following apparent pressure from regulators in the U.S. tech giant's second-largest ‌market.

Reuters • Mar 13, 2026

Apple MacBook Neo emerges as company's most repairable laptop in more than a decade

Apple's MacBook Neo, the laptop it announced last week that starts at $499 for students, is the most repairable laptop the company has released since ​2014, according to an analysis released Friday by iFixit.

Reuters • Mar 13, 2026

Memory Inflation Is Real—and Apple Is the Only One Turning It Into an Opportunity

If you're in the market for a new laptop, smartphone, tablet, or even a gaming console, things could get a whole lot pricier as inflation on memory and storage products heats up, thanks to unprecedented demand from AI data centers.

24/7 Wall Street • Mar 13, 2026

You Won't Believe How Much Money Berkshire Hathaway Gets From Apple Dividends

Warren Buffett has said that he'd never sell out of Apple stock, but Berkshire Hathaway has sold off some of its position over the past few years. Apple's dividend has a low yield, but Berkshire Hathaway's dividends from the stock come out to a high total.

The Motley Fool • Mar 13, 2026

Apple drops commission rates in China without a fuss

Apple is dropping its commission rate in the App Store in China to 25% from 30% following discussions with the Chinese regulator, the company said Thursday. The new 25% commission will apply to paid apps and in-app purchases, while a lower 12% commision (down from 15%) will be charged for auto-renewals of in-app purchases after their first year.

TechCrunch • Mar 13, 2026

Apple cuts App Store fees in China to 25% amid antitrust pressure

Apple Inc. said on Thursday it will lower the commission fees it collects from developers on its App Store in mainland China, marking a significant concession in one of the company's largest markets. The California-based company said its standard commission on in-app purchases and paid transactions will fall to 25% from 30%, with the change taking effect on Sunday.

Invezz • Mar 13, 2026

Apple Gets Early Formula 1 Ratings Win: Are F1 Rights Being Underestimated By Investors?

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Benzinga • Mar 13, 2026

Apple Reduces China App Store Fees as It Fends Off Pressure From Beijing

The company will lower the cut it takes from app developers for China App Store transactions to 25% from 30%.

Barrons • Mar 13, 2026

Invesco Rising Dividends Fund Q4 2025 Portfolio Activity

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Seeking Alpha • Mar 13, 2026

Got $1,000? 3 Stocks to Buy Now While They're On Sale

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The Motley Fool • Mar 13, 2026