Dec 18, 2025 · Apple says it can now collect any money a developer owes the tech giant at any time.

Instead of relying on audits, negotiations, or courts, Apple is now positioning itself to act more like a private debt collector inside its own ecosystem, deciding when money is due and how it ...

Dec 19, 2025 · Apple’s latest update to its Developer Program License Agreement, announced on December 17, 2025, grants the company sweeping powers to recover unpaid fees directly …

Dec 19, 2025 · Apple has updated its developer licensing terms to grant itself broader authority to recover unpaid commissions and fees, effectively positioning the company as a direct collector …

Dec 19, 2025 · Apple becomes a debt collector with its new developer agreement Apple has decided it is time to tighten its grip on developers, releasing an updated developer license …

In January 2026, Apple will transition from the CTF to a new fee, called the Core Technology Commission (CTC), a more complicated percentage-based fee. Apple will collect the CTC …

Apple’s latest overhaul of its App Store rules does more than tweak fees or clarify legal language. It effectively turns the company into a direct enforcer of what it believes developers owe, with …