Apple Becomes A Debt Collector With Its New Developer Agreement
Apple developer fees update allows direct collection from in-app purchases and external payment methods.
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Apple Becomes A Debt Collector With Its New Developer Agreement
Apple Updates Developer Agreement: Direct Fee Collection Ahead Apple is shaking up its developer ecosystem with a new developer license agreement that allows it to recoup unpaid commissions and fees directly from developers’ in-app purchases. This change has left many app creators questioning how the update will impact their revenue, especially in regions where linking to external payment systems is legal. Apple’s new approach is designed to ensure developers pay all owed commissions, even if amounts were underreported. Credit: James Leynse/Corbis/ Getty Images The update signals a more hands-on strategy for Apple in managing its revenue streams from the App Store. Developers may now see automatic deductions if Apple determines they owe money, potentially creating unexpected financial impacts. The company’s clarification comes amid ongoing debates in the U.S., EU, and Japan over the legality of commissions on apps using external payments. How the New Policy Affects Developers Under the upd…
