{"id":2508441,"date":"2024-03-08T10:34:34","date_gmt":"2024-03-08T15:34:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/platoaistream.net\/plato-data\/new-app-store-rules-from-apple-same-old-concerns-for-developers\/"},"modified":"2024-03-08T10:34:34","modified_gmt":"2024-03-08T15:34:34","slug":"new-app-store-rules-from-apple-same-old-concerns-for-developers","status":"publish","type":"station","link":"https:\/\/platoaistream.net\/plato-data\/new-app-store-rules-from-apple-same-old-concerns-for-developers\/","title":{"rendered":"New App Store rules from Apple, same old concerns for developers"},"content":{"rendered":"
Apple, famous for its tightly controlled App Store experience on iOS and iPadOS devices, recently implemented a series of last-minute policy changes that have generated a wave of mixed reactions from the developer community.<\/p>\n
Apple, which has been under fire from the DMA, was recently required to introduce iOS sideloading<\/a> changes and alternative app stores<\/a>. Today, the tech giant has made some more changes to the App Store\u2019s policy to comply with the DMA\u2019s new rules<\/a>.<\/p>\n While some developers see these updates as a positive step towards increased transparency and flexibility, others remain wary of the potential limitations and persisting concerns surrounding in-app purchase fees.<\/p>\n Apple wants to increase the transparency surrounding how in-app purchase options work.<\/p>\n In response to this change, developers will be required to clearly explain what users will get when making in-app purchases. They must also show how those purchases might differ in pricing or functionality compared to buying directly from the developer\u2019s website or alternative platforms<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Rules about how apps deal with non-fungible tokens (NFTs)<\/strong> are now more clearly defined. Apps are permitted to allow users to view and browse their NFT collections. However, any transactions related to buying or selling NFTs within an app must continue to use Apple\u2019s in-app purchase systems \u2013 and will, therefore, incur the associated commission fees.<\/p>\nApple App Store changes<\/h2>\n