Apple to Allow Media Apps to Link to Own Websites for Payment Options

The company said it would allow media apps to create in-app links to sign-up pages on those companies’ websites, allowing the likes of Spotify and Netflix to bypass the iPhone maker’s cut of subscriptions. Apple revealed the change Wednesday, saying it was among adjustments made to close an investigation by the Japan Fair Trade Commission and will apply globally.

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