The iPhone maker has also announced changes to its fee structures. Under the new terms, apps distributed through the App Store but using an alternate payment system will pay a 17% commission (instead of the earlier 30%), and a 3% additional fee if developers choose Apple’s own payment system.
Apple announces changes to Apple Store and iOS in response to EU regulations. Users in EU can download apps and make purchases outside App Store. Developers can distribute apps via alternate stores and opt out of in-app payment system. New fee structures introduced, including a 17% commission for apps using alternate payment system. Core technology fee charges ₹0.50 per annual app install for popular apps. App developers criticize changes. India investigation may lead to similar changes.
US tech giant Apple has paid a Russian fine of 1.2 billion roubles ($13.65 million), imposed over the company s alleged abuse of its dominant market position concerning in-app payments, Russia s FAS antitrust agency said on Monday.