Apple App Store Fees Face Pressure From EU Developers

Core Viewpoint - The Coalition of App Fairness (CAF) has accused Apple of non-compliance with the Digital Markets Act (DMA), claiming that Apple's fees hinder fair competition among app developers [2][4]. Group 1: Allegations Against Apple - The CAF issued an open letter to the European Commission, stating that Apple has violated the DMA by preventing developers from directing users to alternative payment methods, resulting in a fine of $588 million [2]. - Apple has revised its App Store fees, which now range from 13% for smaller businesses to 20% for App Store purchases, but the CAF argues that these fees still obstruct fair competition [3][4]. - The CAF claims that Apple's commission fees for transactions outside the App Store are a blatant disregard for the DMA, potentially undermining the Commission's efforts [4]. Group 2: Apple's Response - Apple has expressed concerns that the DMA is leading to a worse experience for users in the EU, arguing that it exposes them to new risks and disrupts the seamless integration of Apple products [6]. - The company contends that the DMA's requirements for alternative app marketplaces and payment systems do not consider the privacy and security standards of the App Store, potentially putting customers at risk [6][7]. - Apple has highlighted that the DMA allows other companies to request access to user data and core technologies, which could create serious risks for users [7].