# Apple overhauls EU App Store rules with new business terms

https://mins.news/en/item/25357

- The Verge, 2026-08-18 16:48 UTC
- Tech
- Original: https://www.theverge.com/tech/981504/apple-app-store-eu-rules-core-technology-commission

> Apple will introduce new EU App Store terms on October 1st, putting developers under one business framework while allowing both in-app purchases and alternative payment options. The changes include commissions of up to 26 percent, a 5 percent Core Technology Commission for certain outside-App-Store transactions, and additional child-safety restrictions.