Here's what Apple had to change as a result of the Epic Games legal battle
Publishing timestamp: 2024-01-16 19:32:29
Summary
Apple has changed the rules of its U.S. App Store as a result of the long-running antitrust challenge by Epic Games. The changes allow app makers to add links and buttons in their apps that direct users to external websites for credit card input. Apple will collect commission from apps that handle their own billing. The changes come after the U.S. Supreme Court declined to take up appeals on the case, bringing an end to the legal saga. However, Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney believes the changes do not go far enough. Apple's policies resemble those in the Netherlands and South Korea, and the company will continue to collect commissions, potentially eliminating cost savings for developers. Apple will also warn users about the risks of leaving the Apple ecosystem.
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