US EditionSpotify jumps on Apple’s court loss, gets approved for non-App-Store payments
- Spotify released a U.S. App update approved by Apple on May 2025 that allows displaying subscription pricing and purchase links outside the App Store.
- This update follows a 2021 court injunction from Epic Games’ antitrust lawsuit demanding Apple ease restrictions on external payment options and messaging.
- The injunction was reaffirmed by Judge Gonzalez Rogers who found Apple in willful violation and required compliance while Apple prepares to appeal.
- Spotify highlighted the update as a major achievement for developers and noted that it paves the way for additional convenient purchasing options that will benefit creators.
- This change may lower Apple’s 30% fee on in-app transactions and offer greater clarity on pricing and more options for consumers and creators in the U.S.
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Spotify adds external subscription links to the iOS app following US court decision
Following a landmark court decision, Spotify can now have subscription links within the iOS app in the US that allow users to make payments externally, bypassing all Apple payment systems. The company made the announcement today after it immediately sent out an update to its app, which Apple had to approve following the court's orders. With this update, users can now see all Spotify plans and promotions within the app and click on them to go to …
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