Apple Modifies EU App Store Policy, Fees After August 8 EU Probe

Aug 8, 2024, 04:10 PM

On August 8, Apple announced changes to its App Store policy in the European Union following a probe by the European Commission. The tech giant will now allow developers to offer products outside of its ecosystem, including permitting apps to link to any website for purchases. This policy shift comes after the Commission charged Apple in June for breaching the bloc's technology rules. The new rules also include revisions to App Store fees and requirements for developers, aimed at complying with the EU's Digital Markets Act (DMA). These changes reflect Apple's response to regulatory pressure and are intended to provide more flexibility for developers in communicating with their customers outside the app, as reported by Reuters.