Apple is adapting its app distribution in the EU to allow users to download iOS apps directly from developers' websites, sidestepping the App Store.

Developers can avoid Apple's commission on purchases by using direct downloads, a shift prompted by the EU's Digital Markets Act.

Apple may introduce a feature in iOS 18 enabling users to choose their default navigation app, possibly restricted to the EU to comply with the DMA.

Regulators are assessing whether Apple's changes meet the Digital Markets Act requirements amidst complaints from competitors like Spotify and Epic Games.

Non-compliance with the DMA could lead to fines of up to 10% of Apple's global annual turnover, underscoring the importance of adherence.

The stock market response to Apple's changes was mildly positive, with a 0.3% increase in shares, closing at $173.23.