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Phil Schiller steps down from App Store and press conference duties, Eddy Cue takes over after ten years
According to Bloomberg, Phil Schiller is stepping down as head of the App Store and product launches. Apple has not made an official announcement yet. The App Store returns Eddy Cue, and the press conference team is taken over by Nola Weinstein. The first event during his tenure is scheduled for September 9.
Apple's New EU Fee Structure Kicks In: Same App, Commission Can Jump from 5% to 26%
Apple has announced updated business terms for EU apps, effective October 1. The old Core Technology Fee will be replaced by a new Core Technology Commission, with rates varying based on payment method and whether developers join a partner program—creating a gap of up to 21 percentage points.
How Much Will App Store's External Payment Cut Cost? Apple's Proposal: 5% to 15%, Basically Just Half Off
Apple has submitted an external payment commission proposal to the court, with rates ranging from 5% to 15%. The numbers look like a concession, but do the math and it's the same old App Store in-app purchase logic in disguise.
Durov Claims Bad Actors Used AI to Doctor Old Messages and Mass-Report Telegram Off the App Store
Pavel Durov alleges attackers quietly altered old messages in group chats, swapped in AI-generated illegal content, then flooded Apple with bot reports to force a takedown before Telegram was even contacted — exposing a shared vulnerability across every UGC platform.