Apple Overhauls EU App Store Fees to Settle Digital Markets Act Dispute Tuesday August 18, 2026 9:29 am PDT by Juli Clover Apple today announced changes to its App Store policies and fees in the European Union to comply with the Digital Markets Act. …
… When announcing the changes, Apple said it worked in "close collaboration" with the EC, and that the updates would "resolve Apple's disagreements with the Commission over business terms and alternative distribution." The European Commission has since confirmed that it approves of Apple's changes to… …
… The focus of the European Commission's investigation has been Apple's policy of preventing streaming music apps from informing iPhone and iPad users within the app that lower subscription prices are available when signing ... …
… Apple Softens App Store Guidelines Related to Third-Party Ads in Kids Apps and 'Sign in With Apple' Apple today updated its App Store Review Guidelines with changes to third-party advertising and analytics in kids apps, as well as additional criteria for when apps are required to use Sign in with A… …
… Apple and Facebook Reportedly Discussed 'Revenue-Sharing' Ideas in Past Facebook has been in a feud with Apple since the iPhone maker introduced its App Tracking Transparency feature that lets users opt out of being tracked across apps on its platforms. …
… Germany Considering Apple's App Tracking Transparency Changes Germany is evaluating Apple's proposed changes to address antitrust concerns over App Tracking Transparency ATT , reports Reuters. …
… All transactions are encrypted, and Apple... Japan Preparing EU-Style Law to Force Apple to Allow App Sideloading and More Japan is preparing antitrust legislation to force Apple to allow app sideloading and alternative payment methods for in-app purchases, Nikkei Asia reports. …
… Court of Appeals ruled today via Reuters . The U.S. Court of Appeals partially reversed sanctions imposed on Apple after Apple was found to have willfully violated an injunction in the ongoing Epic Games vs. Apple legal battle. Since April, Apple has been forced to... …