Google's new payment policies are a preview of what could come to Apple platforms
… Part of this approval may stem from a secret deal between Google and Epic in January. …
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EU-style App Store rules reach Brazil with new app stores & payments
… Brazil adopts changes similar to Apple's European framework Many of the changes mirror Apple's response to the European Union's Digital Markets Act. Alternative app marketplaces, app notarization, and external payment options already exist under the company's EU rules. …
Apple's massive lobbying effort saves it from new App Store rules
… Another report from October 2025 said that Apple spent 7 million euros $8.1 million at the time over the course of a year to lobby EU institutions. It was an equal amount to what was spent on lobbying in the EU by Microsoft and Amazon. Only Meta spent more at 10 million euros $11.6 million . …
Epic vs. Apple: Fortnite, history, court ruling, appeal results
… The hikes equated to about a 20% price increase, making a 0.99 euro app cost 1.19 euros. …