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Apple and Tencent have reached a deal allowing Apple to handle payment processing for in-app purchases within WeChat’s mini-games and mini-apps, securing a 15% commission, according to Bloomberg.
Developers will now be required to follow Apple’s compliance standards, including stricter oversight of content accessible to minors. The commission is notably lower than the typical 30% fee in the App Store, creating a new revenue stream for Apple while relieving Tencent of payment-processing responsibilities.
Tencent President Martin Lau described the company’s relationship with Apple as “very strong.” WeChat serves over one billion users in China, and Tencent’s revenue from social features and mini-games reached $4.5 billion in the third quarter.
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On-the-Go Power: Japanese Engineers Develop Wireless In-Road Charging for Electric Vehicles
10 Oct. 08:10In a major leap for electric mobility, Honda R&D, alongside Taisei Corporation and Taisei Rotec, has unveiled an innovative dynamic wireless charging system that charges electric vehicles as they drive. By embedding compact energy-transmitting modules directly into the road surface, the system transfers power via a magnetic field to receivers mounted underneath moving vehicles. Designed to withstand heavy commercial transport up to 20 tons, real-world road testing is scheduled to begin in Japan in April 2027.
The technology eliminates the need for full road reconstruction, as modules can be integrated directly into milled asphalt layers. Aimed at boosting charging power up to 150 kW in future iterations, this infrastructure solution promise to significantly reduce grid pressure on traditional charging stations, particularly for logistics and commercial fleets.
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