By getting payment directly from customer, developers can avoid Apple’s App Store fees charged on some in-app purchases, which range from 15% to 30%.
Comment: Apple’s App Store changes are the least it could have done – literally
Apple’s App Store changes, announced yesterday, succeeded in settling a lawsuit – but do nothing to offer the company any protection …
Apple strikes $100MILLION deal with small developers to settle App Store lawsuit as tech giant waits for separate ‘Fortnite’ ruling
Developers building apps for the Apple App Store will also be able to offer customers an alternative payment options for the first time, as part of the deal.
Apple’s finally letting developers tell users about payment options outside iOS app
Apple has settled a class-action lawsuit with a group of U.S. developers, agreeing to pay out $100 million and changing some important App Store rules.
Apple settles lawsuit to allow developers to use payment systems outside of App Store
Prior to the settlement, apps were required to use Apple’s payment systems if they were available for download on the App Store.
Apple will finally let devs tell users about non-App Store purchase options
Apple will finally let developers tell users about purchase options available outside the iOS App Store. The iPhone maker agreed to this and other concessions—including $100 million in payments to …
Apple Agrees To App Store Settlement With Small Developers As Antitrust Challenges Loom
As part of the settlement Apple has agreed to allow developers to contact customers about alternate payment methods which will not carry Apple’s hefty commission fee.
WhatsApp could be releasing an iPad app very soon
It looks as though the iPad is closer to getting its own WhatsApp app. The iPadOS app is expected to launch alongside multi-device support …
Apple Pays $100 Million to Settle Developer Lawsuit and Agrees to Multiple App Store Changes
Apple today announced plans to make several changes to the App Store in order to settle a class-action lawsuit that was brought against Apple …
Apple changes key App Store rules in response to class action lawsuit from developers
Apple has agreed to change several rules that govern its App Store as part of a settlement with developers who filed a class action lawsuit against the company. The most significant change is that …
Apple agrees to make key App Store changes, create $100M fund to settle developer lawsuit
Apple on Thursday announced an agreement in a lawsuit brought by U.S. developers against the company over its App Store practices, with terms including the institution of a $100 million Apple Small …
Apple will let developers accept payment outside App Store, in major concession amid antitrust pressure
Apple announced it would make major changes to its App Store as part of a proposed lawsuit settlement with developers, following years of mounting regulator scrutiny and legal challenges. The company …
Apple will change its App Store practices in legal settlement
Apple Inc. will change its App Store policies in a legal settlement, the first major concession the iPhone maker has made amid antitrust investigations.
Apple strikes App Store deal with small developers as it waits for ‘Fortnite’ ruling
Apple Inc on Thursday agreed to loosen App Store restrictions on small developers, striking a deal in a class-action lawsuit as the iPhone maker awaits a ruling by the same judge in a separate App …
Apple loosens app store payment rules in lawsuit settlement
Apple has agreed to let developers of iPhone apps email their users about cheaper ways to pay for digital subscriptions and media by circumventing a commission system that generates billions of …
App Store Connect for iOS now supports multiple TestFlight groups and build access
Apple has released a nice update for developers today with App Store Connect on iOS now allowing the creation of multiple TestFlight groups including the ability to configure build access for each …
As it faces more scrutiny, Apple will reduce App Store fees if publishers provide Apple News content
In order to secure the reduction, the publishers will have to apply to a new program Apple is calling the News Partner Program.