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Apple is highlighting massive App Store sales—$1.4 trillion in 2025—with claims that 90% were commission-free. Alongside the financial story, multiple outlets report Texas starting mandatory App Store age verification rules after a court ruling.

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Key Takeaway Apple’s App Store is both setting new sales records and expanding Texas age verification requirements starting June 4.
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Apple Vision Pro gets a free Cirrus flight app as App Store pressure rises

Apple Vision Pro now has a free native App Store app from Cirrus Aircraft called “Let’s Go Fly!” It unlocks a seven-minute immersive demonstration flight in an SR22T over the American Southwest, using 180-degree 3D video and Spatial Audio. The app also includes full-scale 3D models of Cirrus SR Series and Vision Jet aircraft for close inspection. 9to5mac.com

The new release adds another notable App Store title for Vision Pro users, arriving as Apple continues to face broader scrutiny over how it runs the iPhone app market. In India, Apple agreed to reveal revenue data so regulators can calculate a potential antitrust fine tied to its App Store position. 9to5mac.com 9to5mac.com

Apple is also expanding its developer footprint in Europe with a new Developer Center in Berlin later this year. The center will offer workshops, in-person sessions, one-on-one appointments, and dedicated labs for developers working across Apple’s platforms, including visionOS. macrumors.com

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Top 4 signals · Apple’s App Store is both setting new sales records and
MacRumors · 38m ago
Apple Highlights App Store Study: $1.4 Trillion in Sales Last Year, More Than 90% Commission-Free
TechCrunch · 2h ago
Apple touts $1.4 trillion in App Store billings and sales, 90% without a commission
Engadget · 17h ago
Apple begins requiring age verification for App Store use in Texas
AppleInsider · 18h ago
Age verification now mandatory for App Store users in Texas

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Other App Store activity — not part of the “Apple’s App Store is both setting new sales records and” story
9to5Mac · 2h ago
App Store ecosystem generated $1.4 trillion in 2025, 90% commission-free
Tweakers · 8h ago
Apple riskeert in India boete tot 38 miljard dollar om App Store-betalingen

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Texas age assurance start Starts tomorrow after court ruling
Texas bill number SB 2420

What to Watch

  • Check how Apple enforces Texas App Store age verification starting June 4, after SB 2420 takes effect. MacRumors
  • Follow ongoing coverage of Apple’s App Store payment legality in India and any regulator deadlines. Tweakers

What Changed

  • Apple Highlights App Store Study: $1.4 Trillion in Sales Last Year, More Than 90% Commission-Free MacRumors
  • Apple touts $1.4 trillion in App Store billings and sales, 90% without a commission TechCrunch
  • Apple begins requiring age verification for App Store use in Texas Engadget
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Apple touts $1.4 trillion in App Store billings and sales, 90% without a commission | TechCrunch

Apple's App Store generated $1.4 trillion in sales, up from $1.3 trillion last year, with $149 billion in sales for digital goods.

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Apple begins requiring age verification for App Store use in Texas - Engadget

The state law governing app use by minors takes effect tomorrow.

17h ago Anna Washenko
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App Store ecosystem generated $1.4 trillion in 2025, 90% commission-free

A new study from economists says $1.4 trillion in developer billings and sales was generated by the App Store ecosystem in 2025

2h ago Ryan Christoffel

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