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“To develop apps for distribution.” It doesn’t say the fee covers distribution - only development.

• dns_snek 3y ago
  Apple won't be the one distributing them, alternative app stores are, that's the point. Besides, Apple never claimed their new fee was for distribution, but for "core platform services", i.e. the SDK and tools, which they're already charging for.
  • kj99 3y ago
    Where do they say ‘core platform service’ are the SDK and tools? I think you’re just making that up.
    • dns_snek 3y ago
      Here: https://developer.apple.com/support/core-technology-fee/ https://developer.apple.com/support/core-technology-fee/ > The Core Technology Fee (CTF) is an element of the new business terms in the European Union (EU) that reflects the value Apple provides developers through ongoing investments in the tools, technologies, and services that enable them to build and share innovative apps with users around the world. "Core platform services" is the term used by the EU.
      • kj99 3y ago
        I think you’ve shown the flaw in your own reasoning then. “Ongoing investments in tools, technologies, and services…” It’s not just the SDK.
        • dns_snek 3y ago
          Is that supposed to be a gotcha? Yes, there's ongoing investment, that's why developers have to pay an ongoing, annual fee.