Following a US Supreme Court decision, Apple has revised its App Store policies to permit developers to link to external payment methods, despite maintaining a 27% commission on all transactions made through these external links. The update, which comes in the wake of the Epic vs Apple case, has sparked widespread criticism for perpetuating an 'Apple Tax'. Spotify has been vocal in its criticism, calling the policy outrageous and suggesting Apple will do anything to profit from developers and users. Apple's Video Partner and News Partner programs, including major players like Disney+ and HBO Max, are not eligible for the new rules and must continue using the App Store's in-app payment system.
Apple sparks outrage by introducing transaction fees that could charge iPhone and iPad app users more money https://t.co/ADzYJhiVgX https://t.co/hB1QWIwQYe
App Store Apps May Start Including Payment Links to External Websites https://t.co/Z8t8RFnZJJ
Apple faces backlash over new App Store commission for external payments - https://t.co/yjioZP1kLw - by @AbdulSbeei
A decent analysis somewhat covering both sides of the Apple Store fee, Apple v Epic case. https://t.co/lSNrxe2NR4
Apple Video Program Partners Like Disney+, Max Can't Bypass App Store In-App Payment Requirement https://t.co/ICocPJJ8eJ
The US Supreme Court recently forced Apple to revise its 30% in-app purchase monopoly to allow external links to alternate payment methods. However, they're also charging 27% on all external link revenue. With a decentralized app store, it would be possible to think different. https://t.co/s0Sh1MCEVn https://t.co/49jfvmiHk0
Filing: Apple details new US App Store rules letting devs link to external payments, says apps in its Video Partner and News Partner program are not eligible (@sarahpereztc / TechCrunch) https://t.co/AeBl0CvFgL 📫 Subscribe: https://t.co/OyWeKSRpIM https://t.co/hyImoFGvPA
Apple excludes video and news partners from new App Store rules around external payments: https://t.co/lVbBkmvejQ by TechCrunch #infosec #cybersecurity #technology #news
Apple excludes video and news partners from new App Store rules around external payments https://t.co/leKzibpIIq
$AAPL 🔸 Apple’s biggest critics are big mad about the new 27 percent App Store tax Spotify says the policy shows that Apple will ‘stop at nothing’ to profit off of developers and users. https://t.co/MpjucCfWg1
Apple’s biggest critics are big mad about the new 27 percent App Store tax https://t.co/O735MB18GL
Apple's App Store Rule Changes Draw Sharp Rebuke From Critics https://t.co/iZsKioZGem
Apple’s App Store rule changes draw sharp rebuke from critics https://t.co/ULqX98SiSw by @DanielHowley
Spotify attacks Apple's 'outrageous' 27% commission https://t.co/3a7FPqLmt2
Apple's 27% commission tactic 'reeks of greed and avarice' – Gruber https://t.co/pHqV6Tddtb by @benlovejoy
Apple's seeming sense of entitlement to commissions from third-party iOS apps shows a confrontational stance at odds with seeking to reduce regulatory pressure (@gruber / Daring Fireball) https://t.co/kXIAYnnvKa 📫 Subscribe: https://t.co/OyWeKSRpIM https://t.co/jPVzy5bofn
Despite expensive legal battles and regulatory pressure, Apple’s and Google’s mobile app stores are mostly unchanged. This week, Apple introduced a new fee on developers to protect its business. https://t.co/p4O3gCrMOL
Following the end of Epic vs Apple, the iOS firm has detailed how to add direct payment links to games - and it's still charging 27% commission https://t.co/PMQOIhpQmY
1/2 Very bad news from the US – Apple allows developers to sell their services outside the AppStore ...BUT still imposes a 27% fee on these transactions! This #AppleTax of 30% or 27% is both unfair and uncompetitive. https://t.co/P9NKfpOnWR
🚨 Apple concedes to let developers link to external payment methods, but will still take a fee. Developers will be allowed to link to alternative payment methods with this not so friendly pop-up. They'll exist alongside regular app purchases. https://t.co/vwOtDkdklC