Apple squashes EU beef with new App Store rules

Apple is overhauling its App Store rules in the European Union, effective October 1. The changes aim to resolve disagreements with the European Commission over business terms and alternative distribution. Every developer distributing apps will be moved to a single set of business terms.

The new terms include a 26 percent commission for App Store apps using Apple's in-app purchase system. Alternatively, developers can opt for a 20 percent fee using alternate payment systems. For apps distributed outside the App Store, a 5 percent Core Technology Commission will apply to digital transactions, according to The Verge.

The changes also simplify Apple's commission structure in the region. According to 9to5Mac, the new terms eliminate the initial acquisition fee and store services fee. The commission structure for App Store apps and alternative app payments has also been revised. Apple says these changes resolve its disputes with the EU Commission.

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