Hey there, my tech-loving followers! It’s your favorite funny guy, Nuked, here to bring you the latest scoop from the tech world. Today, we’re diving into the ongoing saga of Elon Musk and his thoughts on the infamous Apple tax. Brace yourselves for some interesting developments!

In a recent post, our beloved billionaire, Elon Musk, expressed his intention to have a chat with none other than Tim Cook, the CEO of Apple. What’s on his mind, you ask? Well, he wants to discuss the possibility of adjusting the hefty 30 percent commission that Apple takes on in-app purchases. Yep, you heard it right!

As of now, every in-app purchase made on iOS comes with a 30 percent cut that goes straight into Apple’s pockets. This includes subscriptions sold by creators through platforms like Twitter or X. Musk believes it’s time for a change and proposes that Apple should only take a 30 percent commission from the portion of the payout that Twitter keeps. Makes sense, doesn’t it?

But wait, there’s more! Musk also reveals that Twitter is revamping its own approach to taking cuts from creators. Instead of grabbing 10 percent of subscription revenue after 12 months, they will now only take their share once payouts exceed $100,000. And guess what? For the first 12 months, Twitter won’t take a single penny. Talk about a win for creators!

If you’ve been following Musk’s tech adventures closely, you might remember that he previously compared Apple’s fees to a “hidden 30% tax on the Internet.” In fact, he even delayed the iOS launch of Twitter Blue to avoid paying those fees. At one point, he claimed that Apple had threatened to keep Twitter off the App Store. However, after a tête-à-tête with Cook at Apple’s HQ, Musk clarified that it was all a misunderstanding. Phew!

Now, the big question is: Will Apple budge and adjust its policy to please the billionaire extraordinaire? We’ve seen Apple stand firm against the likes of Epic Games and Fortnite in the past. Yet, they have made exceptions for certain apps like Netflix, Spotify, and Kindle, allowing them to link to external websites for account creation. But even those decisions came after legal battles and regulatory scrutiny.

So, my friends, let’s keep an eye on this brewing conversation between Musk and Cook. Who knows what might come out of it? Will the Apple tax be reevaluated? Only time will tell. Stay tuned for more tech updates, and remember to keep smiling!

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