After a year of negotiations, Apple has finally gained a foothold in WeChat's sprawling mini apps ecosystem, with potential windfalls estimated to run in the billions of dollars.

Apple will earn a 15 percent commission on all WeChat mini apps transactions

Most Apple users in China typically do not access specific services by downloading apps from the App Store. Instead, they typically rely on WeChat's sprawling ecosystem of mini apps, with the platform serving as a hub for services, utilities, and entertainment.

Consequently, up until now, the developers of those mini apps could redirect users to external payment options for in-app subscriptions and purchases, with Apple receiving next to nothing.

This changes now, as Apple has struck an agreement with WeChat for a 15 percent commissi

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