Apple Cut Its Standard EU App Store Commission From 30% to 26%

Apple announced a reduction of its EU App Store commission from 30% to 26%, along with a new 5% flat commission for apps distributed outside the App Store, effective October 1st. The changes resolve a two-year regulatory dispute with the European Commission, which had previously fined Apple 500 million euros. While the move benefits EU developers, the financial impact on Apple is minimal as the EU represents only 7% of global App Store revenue, making this primarily a regulatory risk mitigation rather than a material revenue hit.