25-07-2025
Apple's Dating?App Fee Ruling Paused
Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) gets a reprieve as the Netherlands regulator pauses its dating?app fee ruling.
The ACM said it's holding off on a final decision about the fees Apple charges dating app providers while Brussels and Cupertino hammer out their own deal.
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Apple already tweaked its fee schedule and promises more adjustments later this year, so ACM wants to avoid duplicating discussions.
It'll revisit the issue once there's clarityand aims to decide by April 1, 2026. Last month the Rotterdam court backed ACM's finding that Apple abused its market dominance with unfair App Store conditions dating back to August 2021, forcing earlier concessions.
Why it matters: This pause buys Apple time to align global fee changes and could set a template for regulators worldwide.
Investors will be watching for any hints from the EU?Apple talks and ACM's ruling ahead of spring 2026.
This article first appeared on GuruFocus.
