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Consumer Tech & SiliconAugust 18, 2026
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Apple Announces Changes for Apps in the European Union

Apple has announced updated business terms for apps in the European Union following close collaboration with the European Commission, introducing a unified framework, flexible alternative payment options, and expanded web distribution.

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Apple is transitioning all developers who distribute apps in the European Union to a unified set of business terms, simplifying the regulatory and compliance landscape.

The update broadens developer choices for alternative payment processing alongside Apple In-App Purchase while implementing enhanced protections for child safety.

Eligibility has been expanded for developers to operate alternative app marketplaces and distribute iOS applications directly via web downloads across EU member states.