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Posted on July 22, 2025
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Apple's App Store changes are expected to meet EU antitrust requirements, potentially avoiding daily fines. The EU Commission's decision is anticipated soon.
By Foo Yun Chee
BRUSSELS (Reuters) -Apple's changes to its App Store rules and fees will likely secure the green light from EU antitrust regulators, people with direct knowledge of the matter said, a move that would stave off potentially hefty daily fines for the iPhone maker.
The company last month said developers will pay a 20% processing fee for purchases made via the App Store, though the fees could go as low as 13% for Apple's small-business program.
Developers who send customers outside the App Store for payment will pay a fee between 5% and 15%. They will also be able to use as many links as they wish to send users to outside forms of payment.
Apple made the changes after the EU antitrust enforcer handed it a 500 million euro ($586.7 million) fine in April and gave it 60 days to comply with the Digital Markets Act aimed at reining in Big Tech and giving rivals more room to compete.
The European Commission is expected to approve the changes in the coming weeks, although the timing could still change, the people said.
"All options remain on the table. We are still assessing Apple's proposed changes," the EU watchdog said.
Apple did not immediately respond to a request for comment. The company earlier this month said it had implemented the changes to avoid punitive daily fines, while criticising the Commission for mandating how it runs its store.
The company could have been hit with daily fines of 5% of its average daily worldwide revenue, or about 50 million euros per day.
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(Reporting by Foo Yun Chee; Editing by Jan Harvey)
Apple has implemented changes to its App Store rules, including a 20% processing fee for purchases, which can drop to 13% for small businesses. Developers can also pay lower fees if they direct customers to external payment options.
The changes were made to comply with the EU's Digital Markets Act after Apple received a 500 million euro fine and was given 60 days to adjust its practices to avoid further penalties.
If Apple had not complied with the EU's regulations, it could have faced daily fines of 5% of its average daily worldwide revenue, amounting to approximately 50 million euros per day.
The European Commission is anticipated to approve Apple's proposed changes in the coming weeks, although the exact timing may vary.
Apple stated that it had implemented the changes to avoid punitive daily fines and criticized the Commission for its mandates.
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