Spotify to begin in-app sales on iPhone in Europe after new EU law requires Apple to allow it
Publishing timestamp: 2024-01-24 06:00:01
Summary
Spotify will update its iPhone app in Europe to allow users to buy subscriptions and audiobooks within the app, despite Apple's App Store rules prohibiting direct billing. The new law in Europe, called Digital Markets Act, will require companies like Apple to open up their online services to smaller competitors. Spotify sees this as an opportunity to share details about deals, promotions, and better-value payment options. While the move may not immediately threaten Apple's services business, it signifies ongoing regulatory scrutiny of Apple's software distribution margins.
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