8/20/2026
Tech Pulse

Apple overhauls its EU App Store fees, loosens rules for alternative app stores

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Apple overhauls its EU App Store fees, loosens rules for alternative app stores
Apple is simplifying its EU App Store fees, replacing its per-install fee with a 5% commission for apps distributed outside the App Store and making it easier for developers to operate alternative app marketplaces.
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