US EditionSpotify's US App Update with Purchase Links Gets Apple Approval
- On April 30, 2025, a U.S. Federal court ruled that Apple must allow external payment methods, including crypto and NFT transactions, in U.S. App Store apps.
- The ruling followed a legal battle initiated in 2020 when Epic Games challenged Apple's 30% commission as anti-competitive, leading to a 2021 injunction Apple was found to have willfully violated.
- Apple updated its App Store guidelines in response, permitting developers to include external links and third-party payment options for NFTs and cryptocurrencies, aiming to broaden payment options and reduce fees.
- This change removes Apple’s 30% payment commission, potentially lowering costs for developers and expanding crypto features on iOS, with over one billion users now accessible for digital asset integration.
- The ruling signifies a shift toward open digital transaction frameworks, encouraging innovation in crypto apps while Apple plans to appeal and stresses user security as a key concern.
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Spotify's US App Update with Purchase Links Gets Apple Approval
Spotify said on Friday its US app update has secured Apple's approval to show pricing information and external payment links. The Swedish streaming giant, along with several other tech firms, had been at loggerheads with Apple over its App Store policies, which required developers to pay a commission on in-app purchases, including subscriptions.
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