Spotify, Apple
Apple gives up control of iOS apps in Europe? It's not as simple as it seems
By complying with the decisions of European legislators, Apple would seem to be weakening its control over the creation and distribution of OS applications, but in reality it retains control levers. Let's take a closer look.
Apple Users in Europe Get a New Third-Party App Store
Altstore, which went live on Wednesday, is priced at 1.50 euro (plus tax) per month, to offset the new Apple tax on third-party app stores. Installation is easy enough, although Apple tries to dissuade users numerous times from choosing to install the competing app store, according to a report from The Verge.
Spotify's ‘Apple problem’ continues in Europe
Spotify just can't seem to catch a break from Apple. For months, the music streaming app has been trying to update its iOS app for European users to include pricing details and direct links to purchase subscriptions outside of Apple's payment systems.
Spotify Says Apple Rejects its App Update for EU Users
After a European Union ruling requiring in-app pricing information, Spotify claims Apple won't accept its new version.
Spotify tests Apple's resolve with new pricing update in the EU
Digital Markets Act (DMA) world, and Spotify continues to test what that means for its iOS app. The music streamer announced that it submitted an update for Apple's approval that would allow Spotify to display "basic pricing and website information" on its app in Europe and "the bare minimum outlined under the European Commission's ruling in its music streaming case.
Apple blocked Spotify’s latest EU update, again
Spotify wants to include pricing information for direct subscriptions inside its iPhone app, but Apple rejected the request.
Spotify's EU pricing update could reshape Apple's App Store rules
Spotify is testing Apple’s commitment to the new EU law with a new update to its app. The law, called the Digital Markets Act (DMA), requires large tech companies like Apple to let developers inform users about alternative ways to purchase,
Apple rejects latest Spotify EU iOS app
Apple rejected the newest version of Spotify's iOS app with in-app pricing information for users in the European Union.
Spotify: Apple has ‘defied’ the EU by blocking latest update with pricing info [U: Apple response]
Yesterday we learned that Spotify decided to pass on Apple’s new EU terms that would allow it to use alternative payment methods due to the Core Technology Fee. Instead, it submitted an app update with pricing info and details on how to subscribe outside of the App Store without giving users a link.
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