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Apple Revises EU App Store Rules Amid Ongoing Investigation


Apple on Thursday announced changes to its Digital Markets Act (DMA) compliance plan for the European Union, as the tech giant faces an ongoing investigation by the European Commission for suspected non-compliance. The revised rules, set to roll out this fall, ease restrictions on developers' abilit...

The revised rules, set to roll out this fall, ease restrictions on developers' ability to promote external offers within iOS apps. Developers can now inform users about offers available beyond their own websites, including on other apps and marketplaces, without adhering to Apple-mandated templates.Apple has also introduced a new fee structure for purchases made through external links. Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney labeled it "malicious compliance" involving "junk fees."

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