Apple Alters EU App Store Policies to Avoid $585M Fine, Adds New Fees Amid DMA Pressure

About Apple Alters EU App Store Policies to Avoid $585M Fine, Adds New Fees Amid DMA Pressure

Apple has revised its App Store policies in Europe to avoid a hefty 585 million euro fine under the EU’s Digital Markets Act. The new policies introduce a 5 percent fee on digital purchases outside the App Store and maintain complex charge structures, with some developers facing up to three fees per download. While Apple disagrees with the EU ruling, it will comply to avoid daily fines. Critics and developers continue to scrutinize whether these changes meet regulatory intent.