Apple simplifies EU App Store fees after regulator dispute
Apple overhauled its European Union App Store terms after discussions with the European Commission, replacing its per-install fee with a 5% commission for apps distributed outside the store and simplifying alternative marketplace rules. Apple said the changes resolve disagreements over its implementation of the Digital Markets Act, according to five outlets.
Why it matters
The revised terms may lower barriers for alternative distribution while defining how Apple complies with Europe's platform rules.
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Part of the August 19, 2026 brief.