Apple revamps EU App Store terms to avert more fines
EUROPEAN UNION, JUN 26 – Apple introduces a unified EU App Store model with new fees including a 5% Core Technology Commission to comply with the Digital Markets Act and avoid further €500 million fines.
- Apple announced updates to its developer policies to comply with the EU's Digital Markets Act and avoid further fines.
- The new policies allow EU app developers to link to alternative payment methods outside the App Store and promote offers across all channels.
- Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney criticized Apple's changes as 'malicious compliance' that still restricts fair competition.
146 Articles
146 Articles
Apple Announces New App Store Policies, Charges to Avoid Further European Fines
Apple has made multiple changes to its App Store policies in the European Union (EU), giving app developers options when it comes to selling digital goods and services outside of its store, the company said in a June 26 statement. The changes are in response to a recent order from the European Commission, Apple said. On April 22, the commission fined Apple 500 million euros ($585 million) for violating anti-steering obligations under the EU’s Di…
The changes were introduced after a fine imposed by the European Commission on the company in April this year for violating the provisions of the Digital Markets Law.
Why Apple is revamping its App Store terms in the European Union
Apple has revamped its app store policies in the European Union with hopes of fending off escalating fines under the 27-nation bloc’s digital competition regulations.It’s a last-minute bid by the iPhone maker to avoid further charges following a 500 million euro ($585 million) penalty in April. The bloc’s executive Commission punished Apple for preventing app makers from pointing users to cheaper options outside its App Store, and gave it a 60-d…
Apple announces App Store policy changes in the EU
Apple announced major updates to its App Store policies in the European Union yesterday under the Digital Markets Act (DMA) including new app distribution for EU-based developers and a new two-tier system for Store Services fees on purchases made outside of apps. EU devs are now free to advertise in-app offers for digital goods and services via external websites, other apps, and alternative app marketplaces. Developers can also include multiple …
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 49% of the sources are Center
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
