Swift summary
- Fortnite will return to the iPhone next week, as announced by Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney.
- The comeback follows a court ruling by judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers that impacts Apple’s App Store policies.
- Apple can no longer stop developers from linking to external purchase platforms or explaining choice subscription options outside the App Store.
- Currently, Apple requires all app-based purchases to be made within its ecosystem, charging a 15-30% commission on transactions. This practice limits companies like Netflix and Spotify from offering subscriptions via their apps without incurring fees.
- The ruling allows companies to include links for external transactions and provide facts about alternatives.Such as:
– Spotify plans to add web-based subscription links in its iPhone app soon.
– Patreon contributors using iPhones had previously seen up to 30% of donations go directly to Apple rather than creators they support.
- Apple intends to appeal the court decision.
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