“Trust on the App Store is everything to us. While in-app purchases through the App Store commerce system remain the safest and most trusted payment methods for users, Apple will also help developers of reader apps protect users when they link them to an external website to make purchases.
#INVESTIGATION BOARD APPS UPDATE#
Because developers of reader apps do not offer in-app digital goods and services for purchase, Apple agreed with the JFTC to let developers of these apps share a single link to their website to help users set up and manage their account.īefore the change goes into effect in early 2022, Apple will update its guidelines and review process to make sure users of reader apps continue to have a safe experience on the App Store. To ensure a safe and seamless user experience, the App Store’s guidelines require developers to sell digital services and subscriptions using Apple’s in-app payment system. Reader apps provide previously purchased content or content subscriptions for digital magazines, newspapers, books, audio, music, and video. While the agreement was made with the JFTC, Apple will apply this change globally to all reader apps on the store. The update will allow developers of “reader” apps to include an in-app link to their website for users to set up or manage an account. TORONTO, ONTARIOApple today announced an update coming to the App Store that closes an investigation by the Japan Fair Trade Commission (JFTC). Japan Fair Trade Commission closes App Store investigationĪpple will let developers of “reader” apps around the world link to an external website to set up or manage an account beginning early next year