Apple has made a change to its App Store policies in the United States to allow buttons or links for external payment methods in third-party apps.
Apple allowing US App Store developers to link to web payments
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Japan will force Apple and Google to allow outside app stores and payments
Apple users in Japan might soon be able to download apps onto their iPhones outside of the confines of the App Store and pay less for them.
Apple will soon let you resolve billing issues with iPhone subscriptions right within apps
Apple's new prompt will help people resolve any billing issues with renewable subscriptions on their iPhone or iPad, right within the app itself.
How to turn off in-app purchases for iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV
Learn how to block the ability to purchase content in apps on your or your kid's iPhone, iPad, or Apple TV to avoid unwanted spending and bill shock.
iOS 15.5 adds support for external payments in “reader” apps like Netflix
iOS 15.5 supports external purchases via outbound links in so-called “reader” apps like Netflix, Spotify and Hulu that don't want to use Apple’s in-app purchase system.
How to request a refund from Apple for apps, media, and subscriptions
Learn how to request a refund from Apple for an app, media, subscription, or purchase using your iPhone, iPad, Mac, or Windows PC.
Apple threatens to charge a commission on any transactions that start in the app
Apple's App Store fee policy is being scrutinized by governments around the world, and now the company indicated that it could collect its commission regardless of whether developers use its own In-App Purchase mechanism or a third-party payments platform.
How to share your iPhone and Mac app subscriptions with family members
Learn how to share subscriptions and other eligible in-app purchases on your iPhone, iPad, and Mac with up to five other people in your iCloud family.
How to fix “Your Purchase Could Not Be Completed” error in iPhone or iPad App Store
Have you ever tried to make a purchase on your iPhone or iPad for a new app or in-app upgrade and received an error message that your purchase could not be completed in the App Store app? This guide lists several possible reasons and solutions to fix this problem.
Apple blocked Facebook update meant to shame its 30 percent App Store revenue share
Facebook recently blamed the “Apple tax” for allegedly stopping it from helping struggling small businesses which had lost income due to the coronavirus. And now the social network has made another attempt to slam Apple over its refusal to waive its longstanding 30 percent commission on sales for its new online events feature.
New in iOS 13.4: detailed Apple Card transaction history for subscriptions
The iOS 13.4 software brings detailed Apple Card transaction history for App Store purchases and subscriptions to the Wallet app on your iPhone.
Spotify has declared war on Apple over unfair App Store fees and subscription terms
Spotify yesterday filed an antitrust complaint against Apple with Europe's competition watchdog, saying App Store's 15-30 percent levy on iOS subscriptions is unfair and anti competitive. The lawsuit could set a major precedent because it might radically shake up the App Store economics should Apple be found guilty of anticompetitive behavior.