> Web distribution, which is available only in the EU ... require every alternatively distributed app to go through Notarization — a baseline review focused on basic functionality and protection from serious threats.

This is quite a big change for EU users. What I don't understand is how Apple will track the new 5% commission for web distributed apps. You do need to register for the programme, so maybe that is one way they track businesses and get a right to audit their books.

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adrian_m 10 hours ago | parent | next [-]

It also seems they are very strict regarding who can notarize their apps.

> Companies will now qualify if they:

> * Meet a moderate financial-stability bar as scored by Dun & Bradstreet. > * Are publicly traded or owned by a publicly traded company. > * Have received venture funding from an established investment firm. > * Have completed a financial audit by a licensed accountant. > * Are a government entity, educational institution, or nonprofit.

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Kwpolska 9 hours ago | parent | next [-]

Those requirements apply to direct distribution or alternate marketplaces. Developers not meeting those criteria can still participate in non-Apple distribution by submitting to an alternate marketplace.

	▲	bubblegumcrisis 9 hours ago \| parent [-]
		The "alternative marketplace" should be replaced with "no marketplace." How do people accept this "alternative marketplace" idea? This is obviously a way to increase friction in order to maintain dominance - and the solution is obvious - no marketplace at all.

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lapcat 10 hours ago | parent | prev [-]

No, those are the qualifications to run an app marketplace.

Independent web distribution of an app requires only notarization.

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lapcat 10 hours ago | parent | prev [-]

> What I don't understand is how Apple will track the new 5% commission for web distributed apps.

My understanding is that it's based entirely on self-reporting by developers.

	▲	cube00 10 hours ago \| parent [-]
		> My understanding is that it's based entirely on self-reporting by developers. I look forward to the bans and/or automated deductions issued when Apple's automated system believes you're lying, there's money at stake here so they'll be strict about it.