Overview
- A coalition of 20 app developers and consumer groups formally petitioned the European Commission this week to enforce the Digital Markets Act against Apple.
- The group points to a 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruling that rejected Apple’s 27% commission on web purchases, arguing U.S. developers now face fewer charges than their European counterparts.
- The Commission fined Apple €500 million earlier this year for DMA violations related to steering, after which Apple introduced fees that developers say still total 13–20% in‑store plus 5–15% on external payments.
- Apple has said additional policy changes will take effect in January 2026 but has not provided details, creating uncertainty for developers about costs and pricing.
- Coalition leaders, including Gene Burrus of the Coalition for App Fairness, are urging regulators to mandate fee‑free external payments and consider a referral to the EU Court of Justice if necessary.