Apple is lowering the commission that it collects in Taiwan to 26 percent, down from 30 percent. Apple plans to drop the rate for in-app purchase and paid app transactions on the iOS and iPadOS Taiwan storefront starting on October 31. The commission update comes after Apple held discussions with the Taiwan Fair Trade Commission (TFTC). In a statement to MacRumors , Apple said the fee reduction reflects its ongoing commitment to developers. We're making updates to the Taiwan storefront of the App Store following constructive discussions with the Taiwan Fair Trade Commission. These changes reflect our ongoing commitment to providing developers with a thriving marketplace and ensuring the App Store remains the safest, most trusted platform for users. We will continue to equip developers with the tools, resources, and support they need to build, grow, and scale successful businesses on the App Store. Apple previously adopted the 26 percent commission rate in Japan and the European Union . Apple also negotiated a 25 percent commission in China after discussions with China's State Administration for Market Regulation. Apple normally charges a lower rate for Small Business Program members, but the announcement about the Taiwan commission changes doesn't include that information. Tags: App Store , Taiwan This article, " Apple Lowers App Store Fees in Taiwan Starting October 31 " first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums
In the U.S. and most other countries, Apple's website shows the new iPad mini being held by pinched fingers, but this is not the case in South Korea. The new iPad mini shown with pinched fingers on Apple's website in the U.S. On its South Korean website , Apple simply shows an image of the iPad mini on its own. The new iPad mini shown without pinched fingers on Apple's website in South Korea Apple also omitted the pinched fingers from its South Korean website for the iPhone Air in 2025, but they remain visible on its U.S. website . In South Korea, a pinched-fingers gesture or emoji has reportedly been interpreted by some as a symbol used to mock the size of men's genitals. Apple has not commented on this matter. Related Roundup: iPad mini Buyer's Guide: iPad Mini (Buy Now) Related Forum: iPad This article, " Apple Avoids Showing Pinched Fingers on iPad Mini Page in South Korea " first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums
The iPhone Duo has in customers' hands for a week, and developers have produced some truly impressive apps and games that make the most of Apple's first foldable display. Here are 10 that we like. The iPhone Duo opens the door to whole new app experiences Developers have been hard at work updating existing apps and building new ones ever since Apple announced the iPhone Duo on September 9, 2026. And this being a brand-new device, they had plenty of work to do just to make old apps look their best both on the internal 7.6-inch display and the outer 5.4-inch screen. Thankfully, this isn't the App Store's first rodeo, and developers have risen to the occasion before. The arrival of the iPad in 2010 meant building whole new versions of existing apps. The Apple Watch changed things again in 2015. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
