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Apple rewrites the App Store rules and makes peace (perhaps) with the EU Commission
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Fusion42 · 21 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
Apple will change its App Store financial terms for developers in the EU starting October 1, replacing the installation-based Core Technology Fee with a 5% commission on digital transactions via alternative marketplaces and direct web distribution, complying with EU's Digital Markets Act requirements.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Enterprise Software, and 4 sources have reported it between 18 Aug 2026 and 22 Aug 2026.
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Apple's revision to EU app store rules forces you to rethink your revenue split and payment strategy if you target European users. This opens an opportunity for developers to push alternative sales channels but locks you into Apple's security rules and fees.
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4 sources · first reported 18 Aug 2026 · latest 22 Aug 2026
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