GoKawiilApple hints at new AI-app revenue plans for App Store
On its latest earnings call, Apple CFO Kevan Parekh said the company sees opportunities to grow services revenue through third-party apps and partnerships involving AI, without specifying details. Reuters reported that investors are speculating Apple could earn a cut by distributing third-party AI agents through the App Store.
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Apple's services business, especially App Store commissions, has been squeezed by regulatory actions and lawsuits like Epic Games' challenge, which forced it to allow alternative payment routing. Framing AI agents as a new revenue channel could suggest Apple is searching for ways to offset lost commission income, though the company has not confirmed specifics of how this would work.
- Apple CFO Kevan Parekh flagged third-party AI apps as a potential new revenue source on the earnings call.
- App Store commission revenue has reportedly dropped significantly in the U.S., Brazil, and Japan due to regulatory changes.
- Investors are speculating Apple could take a cut from distributing third-party AI agents, though no concrete plan was disclosed.
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