External Link Account News Today

Baby steps, but all of these changes are in the direction of decreasing regulatory pressure. Apple can be stubborn but they’re not stupid.

The trickle of App Store changes is a torrent of frustration for developers.

Apple has updated its rules for the App Store and now allows Reader apps to direct users outside of the App Store for account signups.

Developers of "reader apps," such as Netflix, Spotify, and Kindle, can now include a link to alternative payment methods.

Apple is allowing digital media providers – like Spotify and Netflix – to provide links inside their iOS apps that lead customers to external account management.

According to Apple, reader apps are the ones designed to give access to digital content like magazines, books, music, or videos. These apps include Kindle, Spotify, Netflix and more.

In a small but notable change, digital media providers with “reader” apps in Apple’s App Store — such as Netflix and Spotify — will now be able to provide links in their iOS apps to let customers sign up for and manage accounts on the companies’ own websites. Previously, Apple prohibited app developers from including any links to account sign-up pages. For purchases made within the app itself, Apple will still require developers to use Apple’s in-app payment system — under which ...

Apple is making app store changes for "reader" apps to allow external links for account signups and management.

Apple allows paying Netflix and Spotify subscriptions outside the App Store. It will now allow certain applications to use external links.