Apple gave in and allowed dating app developers to embed alternative payment methods. But only in one country
Apple's App Store policy, which requires developers to use its system and pay a 15-30% commission on digital purchases, has long been the subject of scrutiny from regulators around the world. The result of one of these confrontations was an indulgence on the part of Apple.
What happened?
The Dutch Office for Consumers and Markets (ACM) secured that the company allowed developers to integrate alternative payment methods into their apps. Otherwise, Apple faced a fine.
The Cupertinos were accused of violating competition law for requiring dating app developers, including Tinder's Match Group, to use Apple's payment system exclusively.
As a result, Apple agreed to some waivers, but they only apply in the Netherlands and only apply to dating apps. Developers need to apply to use one of the two special frameworks StoreKit External Purchase Entitlement or StoreKit External Link Entitlement. The first one allows you to embed the payment system interface into the application itself, and the second one allows you to include a link to
At the same time, the company warns that it relieves itself of all responsibility for security, that is, it will not help customers with a refund.
At the same time, the company has already filed an appeal against the ACM decision.
A source: 9to5Mac
