By Foo Yun Chee and Paul Sandle

BRUSSELS (Reuters) -Lower developer fees implemented by Apple to comply with European Union tech regulations have not reduced prices for users, the iPhone maker said on Wednesday, renewing its criticism of Europe’s efforts to rein in its market power.

Last year, in response to the bloc’s Digital Markets Act, Apple allowed software developers to distribute their apps to users in the EU outside its App Store and opt out of its in-app payment system, which charges commissions of up to 30%.

That reduced fees for developers to an average of 20%.

The U.S. tech giant, however, said a study it commissioned from Analysis Group showed that app developers have not passed on the cost savings to users.

“This study provides further evidence that the DMA is not benefi

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