Regulation
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Apple proposes 15% link-out commission in the US: why this turns pricing into funnel design
Per 9to5Mac (Aug 13, 2026), Apple submitted a proposed fee structure for purchases made outside App Store IAP in the US: 15% standard, 10% partner programs and subscription renewals, and 5% for Small Business. For app teams, the interesting part is less the number, and more the operational reality: pricing, UX, entitlement verification, and support now become one system.
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Apple pushes back on the UK’s ‘steering’ proposal: why payments is turning into a UX and support problem
Per a Reuters report via 9to5Mac (July 29, 2026), Apple is arguing the UK CMA’s proposed ‘steering’ rules are effectively price regulation. For app teams, the practical work is not the policy debate. It’s the link-out UX, trust, and support surface area if steering becomes real.