Apple updates EU App Store terms to align with DMA and broaden payment options

Apple overhauls EU App Store terms to align with the Digital Markets Act (DMA), effective October 1, moving developers to a single terms set; non‑Store digital transactions incur a 5% Core Technology Commission, while App Store in‑app purchases carry a 26% fee, external payment providers 20%, and 15% for purchases that link out, with reductions for certain programs. Developers can offer both in‑store and external payments in the EU but must keep chosen options for 12 months; a 5% Core Technology Commission also applies to web/third‑party store transactions, and Apple is dropping several old Fees. Web distribution is EU‑only with eligibility rules. The update also adds EU child-safety rules for purchases inside apps, reflecting continued DMA enforcement.