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Spotify Introduces Out-of-App Payment Options on iPhone in the U.S.

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  • Spotify updates iPhone app in the U.S. with out-of-app payment options for Premium plans
  • Users can view pricing info in the app and complete payments on Spotify's website
  • Apple approved the update after a court order from a lawsuit by Epic Games
  • Change aims to provide transparency, lower prices, and more control to consumers
  • Apple can no longer collect a 27% commission on out-of-app purchases through the App Store
  • Expect more popular iPhone apps to update with similar out-of-app subscription options
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  • The updated Spotify app in the U.S. now allows users to utilize payment options beyond Apple's payment system.
  • Users can now view clear pricing information and links to purchase directly within the app, fostering transparency and choice.
  • This update aims to provide American consumers with lower prices, more control, and easier access to the Spotify experience.
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  • The loosened restrictions on out-of-app payment options may lead to increased experimentation with crypto-native mobile apps that were previously restricted by Apple's iOS App Store guidelines.
  • Companies like Magic Eden have introduced digital wallets within their applications, enabling users to make in-app purchases using a browser embedded in the app, similar to self-custodial wallets offered by other firms.
  • While Google updated its policies to allow NFTs to unlock in-app content regardless of purchase location, Apple's strict guidelines still prohibit certain cryptocurrency-related activities within apps, such as offering currency for tasks or facilitating ICOs.
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