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Apple taxes

Apple taxes is the plural of Apple tax.

Meaning of Apple tax

Noun

Apple tax (plural Apple taxes)

  1. (derogatory, informal) The price paid by people purchasing Apple products, said to be higher than that of comparable alternatives.
    • Microsoft has been warning about the so-called "Apple tax" that people pay for buying Macs. Their newest claim: A family of four will pay $3,367 over five years if they buy Macs instead of PCs, not just for the initial machines, but in ongoing costs hardware and software costs.2009 April 9, Preston Gralla, “How much does the "Apple Tax" really cost?”, in Computerworld
  2. (derogatory, informal) The commission taken by Apple on purchases on its online services, such as the App Store and iTunes.
    • (title)2015 July 8, Mark Sullivan, “Spotify snubs Apple, invites subscribers to avoid 30% 'Apple Tax'”, in VentureBeat

Questions about Apple taxes

What is Apple taxes the plural of?
Apple taxes is the plural of Apple tax.

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