By Lewis Crofts ( August 18, 2026, 16:00 GMT | Insight) -- Apple will roll out a single set of terms for developers governing payments, distribution and alternative app stores in the EU from Oct. 1, in a move that it says puts an end to scrutiny under the bloc’s digital “gatekeeper” law. The iPhone maker has abandoned its previous terms, opting for a simpler fee structure and increased eligibility for alternative marketplaces. The European Commission “welcomed” the move, saying it would monitor implementation.Apple will roll out a single set of terms for developers governing payments, distribution and alternative app stores from Oct. 1, in a move that it says puts an end to intense intervention under the EU’s digital “gatekeeper” law....
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