Apple’s new App Store changes satisfy EU demands, avoiding daily fines. Here’s what developers need to know in 2025 and beyond.
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Apple Avoids EU Fines With App Store Overhaul Apple’s App Store Changes Satisfy EU Compliance in 2025 Apple has made significant App Store changes for EU compliance , finally satisfying the European Commission and avoiding steep daily fines. These changes stem from the Digital Markets Act (DMA), which aims to promote fair competition in the digital space. By removing anti-steering rules and introducing a new fee structure for developers, Apple has realigned its policies to meet regulatory expectations. This blog unpacks what these updates mean for developers, users, and Apple itself—while answering the most pressing search queries around the latest App Store compliance news. Image : Google What Are the App Store Changes for EU Compliance? The biggest shift in Apple’s App Store policy involves the removal of anti-steering rules , a long-standing point of contention with the EU. Previously, Apple restricted developers from informing users about alternative payment methods outside the App Store ecosystem. That’s now changed—developers in …