Apple agreed to overhaul EU app distribution terms on August 19, 2026. These changes take effect on October 1 to comply with the Digital Markets Act.
Apple will replace the per-install Core Technology Fee with a 5% commission on digital goods sold outside the App Store. This adjustment aims to resolve regulatory disputes and reduce legal uncertainty for the company.
The Coalition for App Fairness argues the 5% commission remains too high to allow true competition. Investors view the settlement as the removal of a significant legal overhang.