Apple Strikes Deal With EU Regulators on App Store Fees

Apple Strikes Deal With EU Regulators on App Store Fees

Apple has reached an understanding with European Union officials on revised business terms for its App Store. The changes simplify fees, drop a controversial per-install charge and adjust commissions in ways that appear to satisfy key demands from Brussels. But not everyone is convinced. Epic Games wasted little time in calling the new structure insufficient. The updates, announced by Apple on August 18, take effect October 1. Developers can sig…

Apple's long-running app store battle with the EU appears to finally be over

Apple’s long-running antitrust battle with the European Union over the sale of iPhone apps appears to finally be over. The EU has said that it welcomes the new app commission rates the company is offering within the bloc. The revised terms will see developers pay a commission or fee ranging from 5% to 26%, depending on their turnover and chosen sale channels …

European Commission approves of Apple's new App Store terms even if Epic doesn't

There has been very little pushback against Apple's new business terms in the EU, primarily from Epic Games, and even the European Commission has welcomed the changes.The European Commission is finally happy with Apple's App Store business modelThe Digital Markets Act forced Apple to rethink its business model in the European Union, which was initially rejected due to the Core Technology Fee and confusing rates. After going back to the negotiati…

European Commission welcomes Apple’s App Store changes (while Epic Games continues to whine)

European Commission welcomes Apple’s App Store changes (while Epic Games continues to whine).

Apple to Charge 5% Commission on EU App Sales Outside App Store Under Revised DMA Rules

Apple is overhauling the commercial rules governing its App Store in the European Union, replacing its contentious fee structure with a simpler system that will charge a 5% commission on digital transactions made through apps distributed outside the App Store. The changes, announced Tuesday and due to take effect on October 1, mark Apple’s latest […] The post Apple to Charge 5% Commission on EU App Sales Outside App Store Under Revised DMA Rules…