Overview

• Apple has announced significant changes to its app distribution policies in the EU, allowing developers to distribute iOS apps directly from their websites.
• Developers can now create their own app marketplaces, offering only their apps, and have more freedom in designing promotions for external transactions.
• The new policies are in response to the EU's Digital Markets Act (DMA) and include a Core Technology Fee for developers after the first million installs.
• Eligibility for web distribution requires developers to be in good standing with the Apple Developer Program and have a significant number of annual installs in the EU.
• The changes aim to open up Apple's ecosystem to competition, though they come with specific criteria and responsibilities for developers.