★ Apple and European Commission Reach Agreement on App Payment Terms Under DMA, With Apple Conceding Very Little

This article analyzes Apple's new business terms for apps in the EU, following collaboration with the European Commission to resolve DMA disagreements. Key changes include reduced App Store commissions (26% for standard, 15% for small businesses), lower fees for alternative payment processing (20% or 10%), and a 5% Core Technology Commission for all apps. The author argues this is a near-total victory for Apple, with minimal concessions, and discusses the implied values of Apple's APIs and services. The piece also critiques previous EC leadership and highlights the new, more lenient regulatory environment.