Apple’s App Store anti-steering rules are gone, but the replacement isn’t much better
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Third-party app developers now have a method to push users to external purchase options, but with enough caveats that the in-app option may be preferable.
Apple App Store icon
Apple App Store icon
Apple’s case against Epic has finally concluded since the Supreme Court refused to hear appeals from either company. That means Apple must comply with the one ruling it lost against Epic — to remove anti-steering guidelines.
According to two filings Apple made with the United States District Court, obtained by AppleInsider and embedded below, Apple will allow developers to point out external purchase options for in-app goods or services. However, there are many stipulations to this practice.
Apple’s App Store anti-steering rules are gone, but the replacement isn’t much better
Apple’s App Store anti-steering rules are gone, but the replacement isn’t much better
