Apple Announces Changes to Safari, iOS & App Store in the EU

Apple announces significant changes to iOS, Safari, and the App Store within the European Union from march.

The European Commission designates iOS, Safari, and the App Store as "core platform services" under the Digital Markets Act.

Developers gain access to over 600 new APIs in iOS 17.4 beta for testing.

Safari introduces a choice screen for EU users to select default browsers.

The App Store introduces new options for payment service providers and fee adjustments for EU developers.

Apple introduces new business terms tailored to developers operating within the EU.

Provision of tools and resources to assist developers in navigating new business terms.