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Apple is overhauling App Store fee and terms for the EU, easing rules for alternative app stores and adjusting commission structures. Separately, the US outlook is framed as potentially pressured by regulation, alongside ongoing fallout from the App Store legal battles (including Epic).

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2008
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Key Takeaway Apple’s EU App Store fee and terms changes aim to reduce friction for developers and alternative payments, while the broader App Store control continues to face legal and regulatory pressure.
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  • Epic Games vs Apple -- The continuing six-year App Store saga AppleInsider
  • Apple's services business is starting to feel the pain from losing its grip on App Store payments TechSpot
  • Apple's EU App Store changes are big, and a preview of what's coming in the US AppleInsider
  • New EU App Store terms lower both costs and bar to entry for external payments AppleInsider
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