Apple Cuts App Store Commission In China To 25% For Developers

by THEFUTURE.TEAM

March 16, 2026

New Commission Rates In China

Apple has announced a reduction in its App Store commission rate in China, lowering the fee from 30% to 25% for paid apps and in-app purchases. Additionally, the commission for auto-renewals will drop from 15% to 12% after the first year. This decision, made after discussions with Chinese regulators, will take effect on March 15, 2026, and does not require developers to accept new terms.

China’s Role In Apple’s Growth Strategy

The streamlined adjustment in China, executed without a prolonged public dispute, underlines the strategic importance of the Chinese market for Apple. Strong iPhone sales and revenue growth of 16% year-over-year in China, as reported in the first quarter, have contributed to a record-breaking quarter for the tech giant. This move reinforces Apple’s commitment to fair and transparent pricing for developers within one of its key markets.

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Contrasting Global Regulatory Landscapes

While China experiences a relatively smooth transition, Apple’s dealings in other regions reveal more complex regulatory challenges. In the European Union, Apple has engaged in a protracted dialogue with regulators regarding commission structures, with ongoing adjustments and discussions noted in various reports. Meanwhile, in the United States, despite a legal battle with Epic Games that resulted in a ruling allowing developers to redirect users to alternative payment systems, Apple has maintained its existing commission structure, albeit with select discount programs for small businesses.

Documentation And Developer Terms

Apple said the updated commission rates are reflected in the Apple Developer Program License Agreement. The company said the revised structure in China will not exceed commission rates offered to developers in other markets.

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Cyprus Expects More French Visitors In 2027 As Air Capacity Expands

by THEFUTURE.TEAM

September 18, 2026

Cyprus expects more French visitors in 2027 as airlines increase capacity between the two countries, Tourism Deputy Minister Kostas Koumis said after meetings with tour operators in Paris.

France, one of Cyprus’ key tourism markets, has had a difficult 2026. French arrivals fell 46% year over year to 8,453 in August, from 15,663 a year earlier, according to the Statistical Service of Cyprus (Cystat). August arrivals were also nearly 50% below the 16,798 recorded in the same month of 2024.

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Overall, Cyprus received 2.82 million tourist arrivals between January and August, down 7% from the same period in 2025.

Air Connectivity Supports 2027 Outlook

Koumis discussed the 2027 outlook with senior executives from tour operators offering Cyprus holidays during the IFTM Top Resa travel trade fair in Paris.

Higher air capacity between France and Cyprus was a key focus of the talks. Participants also discussed the impact of geopolitical tensions in the Middle East on the French market and Cyprus’ efforts to adapt its tourism offering to French travelers.

“The French market is undoubtedly an extremely important market for our country’s tourism,” Koumis said, adding that France had regained importance only a few years ago and still had room to grow.

Improved air connectivity will be an important factor in that expansion, according to Koumis. “It is now clear that air connectivity between France and Cyprus is improving significantly, which is a basic prerequisite for the further growth of the market,” he said.

Cyprus Promotes Tourism And Regional Cooperation

Koumis attended the opening of IFTM Top Resa at the invitation of French Tourism Minister Serge Papin, who later visited the Cyprus stand. Held from Sept. 15 to 17 at Paris Porte de Versailles, the event brought together more than 32,000 tourism professionals representing 177 destinations and 1,650 brands, according to organizers.

During his visit, Koumis also met Egyptian Tourism Minister Sherif Fathy. Cyprus and Egypt reaffirmed their tourism cooperation and discussed opportunities to strengthen ties further.

French media interviews covered Cyprus’ tourism offering, infrastructure and services, along with efforts to develop specialized tourism products. Regional instability weighed on arrivals in 2026, particularly during the spring, although the decline narrowed over the summer.

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