Apple has benefited a lot from the App Store and the developer ecosystem.
Heck, its probably mademore than $100 billionfrom its fees since 2008.
However, many companies and lawmakers across theworld are scrutinizing this tech giants monopoly.
Before we take a look at the countries cornering Apple, lets understand how App Stores payment structure works.
As a result, some apps likeSpotify had to raise their priceson the App Store to offset Apples cut.
All that changed in the last few years.
Last August, Apple allowed developers to communicate to its customers about alternative payment methods through email.
But most people are likely to ignore these emails or dont even open them at all.
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This doesnt just cover apps that allow you to read books or magazines.
It includes all digital magazines, newspapers, books, audio, music, and video.
So apps like Netflix and Spotify will be able to benefit from this ruling as well.
Inits press release, the company said it will release guidelines for developers early in 2022.
Last December, Apple retorted by taking a legal routeagainst this judgmentand the jurys not out yet.
Rest of the world
What is Apples defense?
It releaseda wholeness whitepaperlast year to point out the security risks of doing that.
The company has actively discouraged developers to adopt third-party systems.
Whats in it for you?
If alternative payment systems are allowed, its easier for customers like you and me to purchase in-app goods.
Plus, developers of those apps might sell them at a lower rate than before.
Its also convenient for users who dont know about non-App Store options to pay for apps or services.
Apple wont easily give up the hold on its carefully built system until lawmakers force it.
This is an ever-evolving topic and we could see many more anti-trust probes across the world.
Well keep an eye on them and keep refreshing this story with new updates.
That’s one heck of a mixed bag.
He likes to say “Bleh.
That’s one heck of a mixed bag.
He likes to say “Bleh.”
