The European Commission praised Apple's revisions to its app developer regulations aimed at resolving accusations of violating the bloc's competition laws and avoiding potential fines.
In April 2025, the commission imposed a 500 million euro ($586 million) penalty on Apple after determining it breached EU regulations by restricting developers from directing customers to cheaper offers outside its App Store.
A statement from the EU indicated that Apple has agreed to present "updated" conditions to developers for the iPhone and iPad, specifically allowing them to select from the App Store, third-party app stores, or the web for distribution.
"The Commission appreciates Apple's modifications to their business conditions," stated the EU executive, noting the tech behemoth will adopt the new conditions in the region beginning in October 2026.
The tech giant released a statement detailing the changes, stating that they "address Apple's disputes with the Commission regarding business terms and alternative distribution".
Following last year's fine, which Apple is contesting, the company was instructed to implement modifications to align with the EU's Digital Markets Act (DMA), or risk incurring further 'periodic penalty payments' that might exceed 50 million euros each day.
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It presented an initial set of proposals the next June -- and has since been involved in a back-and-forth with the commission regarding the ultimate form of its proposal.
“Currently, the Commission is not contemplating periodic penalty payments; instead, it is monitoring the proposed measure,”according to reports.
The commission states that the revised terms provide developers with "more freedom" to direct App Store users to other platforms and payment methods.
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Apple committed to lowering and streamlining its App Store fees, and EU users will have the option to access alternative app distribution methods even when traveling beyond the bloc, according to the commission.
In recent years, the EU has strengthened its legal arsenal with two significant laws, the DMA and the Digital Services Act on content, which the US administration has criticized as excessive regulation.
Apple has often criticized the DMA antitrust regulations, arguing it is forced to implement changes due to the risk of hefty penalties.
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The technology giant lodged a challenge with a leading EU court to contend that more stringent DMA regulations should not be imposed on its iOS operating system and App Store, but the case was dismissed last month.