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Changes for apps in the European Union

Apple · Apple Developer News · Aug 18, 2026 · Governance & Policy

Apple restructures EU app fees, replacing Core Technology Fee with 5% commission.

Apple is overhauling its EU developer business terms under pressure from the European Commission, simplifying fee structures and replacing the controversial per-install Core Technology Fee with a flat 5% commission on out-of-store digital transactions. Changes take effect October 1, 2026. This is regulatory compliance news, not an AI signal.

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