Macrumors iconMacrumorsAug 20, 2026 ~1 min source read

EU Welcomes Apple's App Store Changes, Epic Slams 'Junk Fees'

Apple yesterday updated its App Store fees in the EU to comply with the Digital Markets Act and to put an end to its ongoing conflict with the European Commission. Apple cut the Core Technology Fee and simplified its pricing structure, so apps distributed through alternative marketplaces or through the web will pay less than before.

EU Welcomes Apple's App Store Changes, Epic Slams 'Junk Fees'

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Apple yesterday updated its App Store fees in the EU to comply with the Digital Markets Act and to put an end to its ongoing conflict with the European Commission.

Apple cut the Core Technology Fee and simplified its pricing structure, so apps distributed through alternative marketplaces or through the web will pay less than before.

Under the DMA, users in the EU have a right to full and effective choice of alternative app distribution channels.

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Apple yesterday updated its App Store fees in the EU to comply with the Digital Markets Act and to put an end to its ongoing conflict with the European Commission. Apple cut the Core Technology Fee and simplified its pricing structure, so apps distributed through alternative marketplaces or through the web will pay less than before. Following today's announcement, the Commission will monitor Apple's effective implementation of the new terms.

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  • Under the DMA, users in the EU have a right to full and effective choice of alternative app distribution channels.
  • Apple's changes to their business terms, which follow a close dialogue between the Commission and Apple after the Commission issued a non-compliance decision related to Apple's steering terms as well as...
  • While the EC approved Apple's planned changes, Apple legal opponent <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/guide/...

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Apple implements the new terms, which will go into effect on October 1.

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