News Summary

• However, the changes are not exactly what many developers had been waiting for.Apple will indeed allow developers to provide links to alternative payment methods in their apps..
• This means that users will have the option of paying using the App Store or an alternative method.But the thing is, Apple says it will charge a 27% commission on purchases made through alternative payment platforms..
• More specifically, the company now has to let developers offer alternative payment methods..
• Similar to what happened in the Netherlands for dating apps, developers will still have to offer in-app purchases using the App Store sales system..
• The Supreme Court tossed out both Apple's and Epic requests.Epic can't contest anything as it will never be allowed to Apple Store.In other words, the main benefit of selling items and subscriptions outside the App Store becomes ineffective, as Apple will still charge a commission..
• Still, Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney isn’t happy with the final terms and says the company will contest Apple’s “bad-faith compliance plan.”Following the Supreme Court’s decision, Apple told 9to5Mac that it will revise the App Store guidelines to comply with the outcome of the Epic vs. Apple trial..