Apple Adjusts App Store Rules, Sparking Spotify’s Rapid Update

Friday, May 2, 2025, 11:38 am

Under pressure from a federal court injunction, Apple has revamped its App Store policy to permit external payment options, prompting Spotify to quickly roll out an update in response. This legal twist is shaking up longstanding mobile commerce practices and developer revenue models.

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cnet.com / Spotify's App Is Getting Subtle but Significant Changes. Here's Why

The move comes after a US judge ruled this week that Apple must stop collecting developer fees on web transactions.

techspot.com / Apple revises App Store policy, allows third-party payments 'without tax' after losing in court

According to Apple's revised guidelines, apps listed on the iOS and macOS App Stores will no longer be prohibited from including "buttons, external links, or other calls to action" that direct consumers to third-party payment options. However, the change only affects apps on the US App Store,…

mobilesyrup.com / Apple is making big App Store changes, but only in the U.S.

As the dust settles on this round of the Apple v. Epic trial, there are a few key deliberations that are worth noting and will have rippling effects for all Apple users. Right now, the injunction seems to only apply to the U.S. App Store, but since Apple was given trouble for not fully complying […]

winbuzzer.com / Apple Relaxes US App Store Rules on External Payments Following Court Order, Spotify Updates App Immediately

Apple has complied with a court injunction by updating US App Store rules, now allowing developers to steer users to external payment options. The post Apple Relaxes US App Store Rules on External Payments Following Court Order, Spotify Updates App Immediately appeared first on WinBuzzer.

arstechnica.com / Spotify seizes the day after Apple is forced to allow external payments

Apple quickly approved updated app with payment links, prices, and promotions.

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