Apple is reluctantly aligning iPadOS with iOS changes under European Commission demands, including exceptions for Core Technology Fee. Date unspecified for changes, allowing developers to choose 'Alternative Business Terms' for EU apps.
European Commission dismissed Apple's arguments against placing iPadOS on Digital Markets Act's Gatekeeper list based on user counts. EC cited significantly exceeding business user threshold, predicting user count rise. iPadOS brought under DMA obligations due to ecosystem locking.
Vivaldi's Jon von Tetzchner highlighted limited differences between iOS and iPadOS. Apple easily added iPadOS to 'Alternative Business Terms,' enabling third-party app stores. Grudging concessions include limited Core Technology Fee exceptions.
Core Technology Fee (CTF) requires â¬0.50 for each install over one million annually. First million installs per year free. Nonprofits, educational institutions, and government entities may be exempt from CTF under Apple Developer Program.
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