Apple updates the rules for its EU App Store by adding more…

Apple updates the rules for its EU App Store by adding more complicated fees | TechCrunch

Key takeaways:

Apple has updated its EU App Store rules to comply with the Digital Markets Act to avoid more fines after already being penalized €500 million.
Developers in the EU can now include external payment links in apps, websites, or web views without needing to follow Apple's previous restrictions.
Apple replaced its Core Technology Fee with a more layered fee system that includes an initial acquisition fee of 2% and a store services fee of either 13% or 5%, depending on the selected tier.
A new 5% Core Technology Commission will apply to developers using external payment links, and this will fully replace the previous install-based fee by January 2026.
Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney criticized the move, calling it an unlawful attempt to undermine fair competition and avoid meaningful compliance.

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