Apple changes EU App Store rules after commission charges

Group 1 - Apple has changed its policy in the European Union to allow developers to communicate with customers outside its App Store after being charged for breaching tech rules [1] - Developers can now promote offers available anywhere from within their app, not just on their own website [1] - Apple will introduce two new fees: a 5% acquisition fee for new users and a 10% store services fee for sales made by app users within 12 months of app installation [1] Group 2 - Apple currently charges three types of fees, including a core technology fee for less than 1% of apps and a reduced commission for digital goods sold through the App Store [2] - The new fees will replace the reduced commission for digital goods and services sold through the App Store [2] - Spotify has criticized Apple's proposal, stating that the fees for communication with users disregard the requirements of the Digital Markets Act [2] Group 3 - The charge against Apple is the first under the Digital Markets Act, which aims to limit the power of big tech companies [3] - Violations of the Digital Markets Act could result in fines of up to 10% of a company's global annual turnover [3]