Apple has characterised the changes to its Software Store as a huge concession to app developers, but many are sceptical about the merits of the revisions, concluding that the overhaul is mostly a public relations effort.
In comparison to the recent legal case Epic had with Apple that took place in federal court in Oakland, California, the Epic legal challenge perhaps poses a bigger danger to Apple’s App Store operation. Epic is hoping to compel Apple to abolish commission fees for software developers, which would hurt Apple’s revenues. A federal court will almost certainly decide the matter shortly.
Apple conceded to the demands of some major subscription service providers like as Netflix and Spotify, which will now be able to refer their customers to payment options outside the App Store after a threat of inquiry by the Japanese Fair Trade Commission.
At last, the government is getting to work. Apple has claimed that it’s a kind of selfless entity, only doing actions that benefit the public and customers. However, the company’s assertions have yet to resonate with many of the general public. Why would Apple profit from the App Store if it was completely dedicated to providing a secure environment for consumers? Money printer is quite accurate since Apple really does not need any of the income from the App Store for iOS development.
Previously, businesses like Spotify and Netflix would not allow users to make in-app purchases, such as Netflix’s $8.99 monthly membership. However, they no longer adhere to these policies and allow their services to be purchased via iPhone applications. Apple denied third party developers the ability to promote a feature that would enable consumers to subscribe through their website, forcing customers to do their own research to learn about this option.
