Apple has cut its take to 15 percent on purchases inside mini apps running within other iOS apps, and reached a parallel agreement with Tencent that brings WeChat's vast mini-program ecosystem into its revenue net.

The deal with the Chinese tech giant closes a loophole through which WeChat collected fees from transactions within the mini apps operating inside the chat application without paying Apple.

According to Bloomberg , the terms of the deal allow Apple to take a 15 percent cut of sales within WeChat mini games and apps, which generated 32.3 billion yuan ($4.5 billion) for Tencent during the quarter ended September 30.

Apple's standard commission for App Store transactions is 30 percent, with the 15 percent rate offered to participants in its small business program .

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