Source: The Verge
Summary
Apple is changing its EU App Store fees, introducing a 5% commission for apps distributed outside the App Store. The company is also making it easier for developers to operate alternative app marketplaces. This change aims to simplify the fee structure and provide more flexibility for developers.
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The announcement sounds ambitious.
Apple’s new 5% commission for external app distributions is a notable shift. The company is also easing restrictions on alternative marketplaces. It’s a move that might seem progressive, but let’s be real, it’s just Apple playing catch-up with the EU’s Digital Markets Act. Because what’s truly innovative is rebranding regulatory compliance as a “simplification”.
Author: Evan Null
