… The new structure applies to App Store distribution, alternative payments, and app distribution outside the App Store. Developers with iOS apps on the App Store in Brazil will pay a reduced commission of either 10% or 21% on sales of digital goods and services, depending on eligibility. …
… Apple fits the target, but not cleanly On paper, Apple fits squarely within the scope of a digital services tax. The company runs a global ecosystem that includes the App Store, advertising, subscriptions, and data-driven services that mirror the categories Poland wants to tax. …
… Apple may be praising its Chinese developers, but at the same time China has been escalating its pressures on the company& 039;s App Store. In March 2026, Apple cut its regular app commission from 30% to 25% to appease Chinese regulators, for instance. …
… On iPhone and iPad, Apple tightly controls how software accesses the system and interacts with other apps. As a result, an all-in-one experience can only go so far because Apple& 039;s App Store is structured around clear boundaries. …
… The App Store Review process does accept vibe-coded apps. For an app capable of coding and compilation, that means it& 039;s possible for apps to be produced beyond the reach of the App Store Review Guidelines. Apple simply cannot check these generated-on-device apps at all. …
… Apple - Apple& 039;s first statement Apple& 039;s initial public salvo in the battle on August 18 was a relatively straightforward affair, consisting of a plainly-written statement that accuses Epic of being in the wrong, by not rectifying "the problem Epic has created for itself." The statement st… …
… Generally referred to as "Services," the business segment would cover the App Store and other digital storefronts, and other online services. Under Cook, Apple has taken steps to increase its Services offering, making the Services arm a highly reliable source of revenue for the company. …
… There's also a notable absence of emulation or streaming apps. If it isn't from the App Store or Apple Arcade , it doesn't exist. iOS 26 review: Apple Games could learn from game consoles When I launch my PlayStation 5, I'm met with my most recent games in descending order. …