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Apple's New EU Fees Test Whether the DMA Can Change Big Tech's Business Model

Published

18 August 2026

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regulatory

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Consumer

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European Union

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Read at eutoday.net

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Fusion42 · 18 August 2026 · Fusion42 review

Apple will implement a 5% fee on digital transactions in apps distributed outside its App Store within the EU starting 1 October, testing the effectiveness of the Digital Markets Act (DMA) in enabling alternative app marketplaces and payment methods outside Apple's ecosystem.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Consumer, and 6 sources have reported it.

◆ The Wire takeaway

EU regulators are challenging Apple's control over app sales and payments; you need to prepare for new market access if you build alternative app stores or payment services.

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6 sources · 18 Aug 2026

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