Apple yesterday updated its App Store fees in the EU to comply with the Digital Markets Act and to put an end to its ongoing conflict with the European Commission.Apple cut the Core Technology Fee and simplified its pricing structure, so apps distributed through alternative marketplaces or through the web will pay less than before.When announcing the changes, Apple said it worked in "close collaboration" with the EC, and that the updates would "resolve Apple's disagreements with the Commission over business terms and alternative distribution." The European Commission has since confirmed that it approves of Apple's changes to its App Store policies, giving a statement to the : The EC says it will continue to monitor how Apple implements the new terms, which will go into effect on October 1.
While the EC approved Apple's planned changes, Apple legal opponent Epic Games was not happy with the new fee structure, denouncing the "new junk fees." Epic Games said Apple's new terms do not comply with the Digital Markets Act and claimed if the EC accepts the terms, the DMA "will become meaningless." Under the new terms, Epic Games will need to pay a five percent Core Technology Commission on digital purchases made through its Epic Games Store on the iPhone and iPad in the EU.For an app distributed through the App Store with a link to purchase options, Epic would need to pay 15 percent.Apple is implementing lower rates for Small Business Program, Video Partner Program, and Mini Apps Partner Program participants, plus it waives the Core Technology Commission for small marketplaces.
Epic Games does not qualify for reduced fees.
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