Apple changes US App Store rules to let apps redirect users to their own websites for payments
Apple has updated its App Store policies in the U.S. to allow apps to direct users to external websites for purchasing subscriptions or digital goods, following a court ruling in favor of Epic Games.
MAIN POINTS
- Apple revised App Store rules to permit app links to external websites.
- The change allows users to buy subscriptions or digital goods directly.
- This policy update follows a U.S. court ruling favoring Epic Games.
- The court order prevents Apple from restricting app links to external sites.
TAKEAWAYS
- App developers can now offer direct purchase options outside the App Store.
- The ruling marks a significant legal win for Epic Games against Apple.
- Users may benefit from potentially lower prices on external websites.
- Apple's policy shift could impact its revenue from in-app purchases.