Apple overhauls EU App Store fees and rules to resolve Commission dispute
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What happened
Apple announced major changes to its App Store rules in the European Union, aiming to resolve disagreements with the European Commission over business terms and alternative distribution. All developers will be moved to a single set of business terms, and digital transactions for apps distributed outside the App Store will incur a 5% commission instead of the previous per-install fee. The changes also make it easier for developers to operate alternative app marketplaces in the EU. TechCrunch and The Verge reported these updates on August 18, 2026.
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Why it's spreading
- Confirmed2 sources are covering it, The Verge first
Timeline
- The Verge reported Apple's new EU App Store rules to resolve Commission disagreeThe Verge
- TechCrunch reported Apple's simplified EU fees and relaxed alternative store rulTechCrunch