Apple's EU App Store changes are big, and a preview of what's coming in the US
Apple's changes to its terms and fees for developers distributing in the European Union is a premonition of reduced commissions for developers that could soon come to the United States. Apple's attempts to comply with EU rules has led to new app transaction fees - Image Credit: Apple Apple is waging two wars over the App Store , on both sides of the Atlantic. In Europe, it's dealing with the…
Apple's recent changes to its App Store terms and fees for developers in the European Union foreshadow potential reductions in commissions that may soon be implemented in the United States. As Apple navigates two fronts regarding the App Store, one with the European Commission and the EU over alterations to income-earning methods, particularly for transactions outside the App Store, it has already made significant adjustments.
These changes include the Digital Markets Act, which mandates alternative app stores in the EU, while the specific fees Apple can charge remain under scrutiny.
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