Apple is making a change to its App Store, a move that will impact both developers and users. This shift comes after the European Union (EU) accused Apple of breaking competition rules.
In response to pressure from the EU, Apple has decided to update its App Store policies to comply with the new digital regulations set by the union.
The changes specifically address criticism of Apple's previous practice of restricting how payment apps could be handled on iPhones and iPads.
Previously, Apple required all payments for subscriptions and apps to be made through the App Store, allowing the company to take a commission of up to 30% on transactions.
This practice has long frustrated app developers, who sought alternative ways to receive payments without losing a large portion of their revenue to Apple.
The EU has challenged this practice, arguing that it limits competition and negatively affects consumers, as reported by Tv2.
To meet the EU's demands, Apple has now decided to allow developers to direct users to external payment methods outside of the App Store.
This change means that users can now make payments directly on an external website, which could lower costs for both users and developers.
But Apple will still charge a 5% fee on these external transactions when they are made through Apple devices like iPhones and iPads.
