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Apple Changes EU App Store and tracking policies after regulatory scrutiny
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Fusion42 · 22 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
Apple has revised its EU App Store terms to unify developer agreements, introduce varied commission rates, allow multiple payment methods in apps, and update tracking consent rules following regulatory scrutiny in Europe.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Fintech, and 4 sources have reported it between 18 Aug 2026 and 22 Aug 2026.
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Apple's new EU rules shift payment and tracking compliance into active enforcement, forcing you to rework app business models and user consent flows to meet tighter standards and avoid EU penalties.
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4 sources · first reported 18 Aug 2026 · latest 22 Aug 2026
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