Ever fancied building and launching your own iPhone or iPad app?
Developing software for the 2.5 billion Apple-branded devices in use worldwide is big business, with the Californian company recently confirming that it paid out $1.4 trillion in developer billings and sales in 2025. That's roughly £1,040,585,000,000 paid to the teams behind some of the biggest apps and games across iPhone, iPad, and Mac.
And if you're based in the UK or mainland Europe, you'll soon have access to new resources designed to make designing, launching, and supporting your next software project even easier. That's because Apple just revealed plans to launch its first European Developer Centre in Berlin by the end of this year. The iPhone maker announced yesterday that the facility will give developers across the continent better access to its experts and resources.
Coming at an unspecified date later this year, Apple's Developer Centre in Berlin will serve as a home base for in-person sessions, workshops, and one-on-one appointments
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The new centre, based in Berlin's Mitte district — at the heart of its bustling startup scene, becomes the fifth such facility launched by Apple worldwide, joining Bengaluru, Cupertino, Shanghai, and Singapore.
The Berlin hub aims to provide European developers with more direct routes to learn about Apple's latest tools and technologies. It marks a major investment in the continent's app development community, which creates software for Apple's range of devices.
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The facility will act as a base for in-person training sessions, workshops, and individual meetings with Apple staff. Developers can book appointments to get personalised advice on their projects. Teams of any size will be welcome, whether they're just starting out or already have established apps. Regular events are planned to help people improve their skills and boost how their apps look and perform across Apple's platforms.
The centre will feature consultation spaces and dedicated labs where developers can get practical help from Apple's experts. Support will be available in various languages to reflect Europe's diverse developer community.
Susan Prescott, Apple Vice President of Worldwide Developer Relations, said: "Europe is home to an extraordinary community of developers who are building apps that create connections, encourage creativity, and drive innovation.
"We have always believed that when developers have the right tools and resources to do their best work, incredible things follow. That belief is what this centre is built on, and we look forward to seeing what the community continues to develop."
Apple's ecosystem now spans more than 2.5 billion devices globally. The App Store operates in 175 countries and regions, with European storefronts attracting an average of 150 million users every week during 2025 alone.
Small developers get extra help through the App Store Small Business Programme. This scheme cuts commission rates to 15 per cent for smaller app makers and individual creators.
Apple will hold its hotly anticipated Worldwide Developers Conference at its Apple Park headquarters next week, where it's expected to offer an early glimpse at the next major operating system updates for iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Apple Vision Pro, Apple TV, and more.