Apple says ‘stay tuned’ to free app developers in the EU worried about fees

The Core Technology Fee as it exists today in the European Union could bankrupt a developer making free apps — but Apple said that they are working on a solution to prevent that.

The EU hopes to combat alleged monopoly practices with the Digital Markets Act. It requires companies like Apple to allow developers to create alternative app marketplaces, use external payment options, and many other changes.

Apple’s compliance with the law has been under heavy scrutiny, especially a portion called the Core Technology Fee. The concern is that Apple has prevented anyone without millions in the bank from operating under the EU’s new laws.

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