Overview

• Apple is in last-minute talks with the European Commission to avoid further penalties under the EU’s Digital Markets Act.
• The company faces potential fines of up to 5% of its average daily global turnover—over $50 million per day—if it fails to comply by the June 26 deadline.
• April’s €500 million fine stemmed from Apple’s anti-steering provisions that bar developers from directing users to external payment options without a 27% commission.
• Expected concessions include loosening restrictions on in-app links to external purchases and revising the Core Technology Fee of €0.50 per annual install.
• Despite iOS 17.4’s new framework for alternative app stores and payment options, the European Commission has warned it will scrutinize Apple’s concessions to ensure full DMA compliance.