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Apple to Change App Store Following EU Fine of 500 Million Euros
Following a penalty from the EU Commission, Apple plans to implement changes in the App Store starting in October to provide developers and users with more options.
In 2025, the EU Commission imposed a fine of 500 million euros on Apple to encourage the company to adopt more transparency and openness in the distribution of its apps.
According to Apple and the EU Commission, the changes are set to take effect from October 2023. The aim is to provide users within the European Union with greater freedom when downloading and paying for apps.
The updates include easing restrictions for app developers working with Apple. They will have the freedom to decide how to distribute their software and what payment methods to offer.
Furthermore, Südtirol News reports that under pressure from the EU, Apple plans to replace the controversial core technology fee with new commission models.
Apple is working on these changes to promote competition, which is also intended to improve user access to alternative offerings.
These developments could have long-term implications for Apple's App Store strategy, as the company has resisted the opening of its closed system for years.