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European Mobile Market

Apple Tweaks Rules for EU Market: New Fees, Fewer Restrictions on Link Outs

After the EU Commission launched an investigation into Apple for violating the Digital Markets Act, Apple has now adjusted its App Store rules. There will be fewer restrictions on link outs to purchase digital content on other platforms, but two new fees will be introduced. Criticism from Spotify and Epic Games quickly followed.

Marcel Kleffmann09.08.2024 09:37
Apple Tweaks Rules for EU Market: New Fees, Fewer Restrictions on Link Outs
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Apple has announced changes to its App Store rules for the EU after the European Commission launched an investigation into Apple's violation of the Digital Markets Act. The changes mainly affect apps that offer payment methods outside the App Store. A new fee structure and calculator were also announced, as some of the changes seemed unnecessarily complicated.

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