Apple’s services division, which includes the App Store, Apple Music, and iCloud, faced some challenges last quarter. What Changed With the App StoreFor years, Apple took a 15–30% cut from nearly all App Store transactions. This means Apple might not receive its commission if a purchase is made outside the App Store. The EU’s Digital Markets Act is already in effect, and the U.S. court order pertains to domestic App Store transactions. Apple’s services strategy: Tim Cook has identified services as the key growth engine beyond hardware.