Original source: Apple Developer. Afrikons summary; external journalists retain their original affiliations.
Apple’s developer notices describe revised European Union app business terms taking effect on October 1, 2026.
The changes include alternative payment options, revised commissions and expanded eligibility for alternative distribution. Apple describes a 5% Core Technology Commission on digital transactions in apps distributed outside the App Store.
The terms concern the EU market. African developers serving EU users should consult the complete agreement for the rules applicable to their apps.
Developers serving EU users need to distinguish those market-specific business terms from rules elsewhere.
Source archive dated 1 Oct 2026. This article is not a live update.
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