Apple has finally given in to the European Union’s Digital Markets Act. The company has confirmed that it will allow sideloading on iPhone through third-party app stores, but that’s not the only important change. To the joy of many, The App Store will accept alternative payment methods.
As Apple explained in its statement, developers may use other providers to process payments related to digital goods and services. Additionally, users will be able to initiate an in-app purchase and complete it on the company’s external website.
Another big change coming to the App Store is that developers will have the ability to communicate offers, promotions, or discounts available outside of apps. What Spotify, in fact, already showed the other day.
Of course, Apple is not taking this change in App Store payment policy lightly. Moreover, it is important to emphasize that the change It will only be available to users in member countries of the European Union..
On the other hand, Cupertino will force developers to clearly communicate when downloaded apps use alternative payment methods. They will also have to clarify that when making purchases in the applicationThe public will no longer make deals with Apple.
The App Store includes alternative payment methods and reduces fees.
With the introduction of alternative payment methods, Apple had to find a solution that would prevent developers from abandoning the traditional option that has historically been used in the App Store. That’s why they announced reduction of commissions which is carried out by a Californian company.
According to the new business scheme, iOS applications will be distributed in the App Store. They will pay a commission of 17%.instead of the traditional 30% when they include transactions in the application for digital goods or services. For apps that Apple considers a “small business”, the reduction the company will accept will only be 10%.
Yes, Apple an additional 3% commission will apply in applications that use the App Store payment processing system. Logically, this will not affect those who use alternative payment methods or external payment links.
Finally, Cupertino residents have introduced a new “core technology” rate. It will be 50 euro cents for each first annual installation, as soon as the number of app downloads in the European Union exceeds 1 million. In this case, the commission will apply both to applications installed from the App Store and through third-party stores.
Opening NFC iPhone
The other good news from a financial business perspective is that, finally, Apple will allow third parties access to the NFC chip of the iPhone and Apple Watch. This is what Cupertino has been demanding for a long time, to the point where it has already caused disagreements with the European Commission.
In the future, Apple will no longer restrict the use of NFC in Apple Pay. The company has indicated it will introduce new APIs to allow developers of digital wallets or banking apps to use the chip for contactless payments. This will be available in all countries within the European Economic Area.
For their part, in the EU users They will be able to set an app other than Apple Pay as their default payment app. contactless. All these modifications, as well as changes in the App Store and sideloadingwill be available from March with the release of iOS 17.4.
Source: Hiper Textual
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