This move by Apple is likely to serve as a deterrent for other technology companies thinking of ways to minimize Apple's commission on in-app purchases. When so

This move by Apple is likely to serve as a deterrent for other technology companies thinking of ways to minimize Apple's commission on in-app purchases. When some business analyst points out how many millions the company might save by shifting payments away from Apple's network, the legal analyst will nip it in the bud by citing this example of potential litigation costs.