Apple’s changes to App Store rules and fees likely to be approved by EU antitrust regulators, avoiding hefty fines. Developers to pay 20% processing fee, with potential for 13% under small-business program. Fees for outside payment links range from 5% to 15%. EU enforcer fined Apple 500 million euros in April, prompting changes.

European Commission expected to approve Apple’s changes soon, though timing may vary. EU watchdog assessing proposed changes, keeping all options open. Apple implemented changes to avoid daily fines, criticizes Commission’s interference. Company faced potential daily fines of 5% of worldwide revenue, about 50 million euros per day.

Apple did not immediately respond to requests for comment. Changes made to prevent punitive daily fines. Company critical of Commission’s control over App Store operations.($1 = 0.8554 euros)

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