Apple to raise App Store prices in countries in Europe and Asia next month – The National

Apple to raise App Store prices in countries in Europe and Asia next month – The National

Apple revealed major increases to its price tiers on apps and in-app purchases in some countries in Europe to Asia, protecting its margins as major currencies tumble against the US dollar.

Customers in nations that use the euro as well as those in Sweden, Japan, South Korea, Chile, Egypt, Malaysia, Pakistan and Vietnam will all see price rises as early as October 5, the company said in a message to developers.

The move in Vietnam also reflects new local regulations around tax collection, Apple said. It did not say why prices will rise elsewhere, but the strong dollar may be a key driver.