"Apple's App Store Controversies: From Epic Games to Commission Fees"

Apple updates its App Store rules to comply with a court order, allowing developers to promote alternative payment methods for in-app purchases and subscriptions. However, the new rules come with caveats, including an application process and restrictions on which apps can use external links. Apple's compliance seems to skirt the court's decision, and the new Link Entitlement includes various rules and a 27% commission on out-of-app-store purchases. Epic, Spotify, and app developers have criticized Apple's compliance, but it appears to be legally sound.