Apple squashes EU beef with new App Store rules — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/apple-squashes-eu-beef-with-new-app-store-rulesContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. Apple reduces App Store fees and loosens EU rules to settle antitrust disputehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/apple-squashes-eu-beef-with-new-app-store-ruleshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/apple-squashes-eu-beef-with-new-app-store-rules#u45401Thu, 20 Aug 2026 03:25:52 +0000Apple is overhauling its App Store fee structure and developer terms within the European Union to resolve a clash over payments and appease antitrust officials. The company is lowering certain fees for developers and relaxing restrictions on alternative app stores. These changes aim to settle an ongoing dispute with EU regulators regarding how Apple manages its ecosystem and charges for digital distributions in the region.Why it mattersThe European Union has pressured Apple to open its closed ecosystem to increase competition. This conflict centered on the high commissions Apple collects from