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Apple's New Developer Fees Spark EU Controversy

6/30/2025

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Apple introduced a tiered developer fee system for app sales to align with EU regulations and enhance revenue.
Developers can select a 5% commission for basic features or a 13% commission for advanced options.
A new Core Technology Commission will impose an additional 5% fee on external app purchases.
Critics, including Epic's Tim Sweeney, claim these changes are illegal and fail to resolve competition concerns.
The EU Commission will evaluate Apple's modifications, which may result in additional fines.

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Story summary

Apple introduced a tiered developer fee system for app sales to align with EU regulations and enhance revenue.
Developers can select a 5% commission for basic features or a 13% commission for advanced options.
A new Core Technology Commission will impose an additional 5% fee on external app purchases.
Critics, including Epic's Tim Sweeney, claim these changes are illegal and fail to resolve competition concerns.
The EU Commission will evaluate Apple's modifications, which may result in additional fines.