Apple to charge 5% commission on alternative app distribution in EU
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August 18, 2026
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Apple will charge a 5% commission on digital transactions for apps distributed outside the App Store in the EU. The change is to comply with the EU's Digital Markets Act. The new terms take effect on October 1.
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