iOS 15.5 supports external purchases via outbound links in so-called “reader” apps like Netflix, Spotify and Hulu that don't want to use Apple’s in-app purchase system.
iOS 15.5 adds support for external payments in “reader” apps like Netflix
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How to request a refund from Apple for apps, media, and subscriptions
This guide shows you how to request a refund from Apple for an app, music, movie, TV show, or subscription you bought accidentally or if it doesn't work as expected. You can follow these steps on your iPhone, iPad, Mac, or Windows PC to ask for a refund.
Apple threatens to charge a commission on any transactions that start in the app
Apple's App Store fee policy is being scrutinized by governments around the world, and now the company indicated that it could collect its commission regardless of whether developers use its own In-App Purchase mechanism or a third-party payments platform.
How to share in-app subscriptions and non-consumable purchases with up to five people
As of December 2020, the Family Sharing feature on the iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Mac and Apple TV allows you to share your subscriptions and in-app purchases with family members.
Fix: Your Purchase Could Not Be Completed in the App Store
Have you ever tried to make a purchase on your iPhone or iPad, for a new app or in-app purchase, and received an error message that your purchase could not be completed in the App Store app?
More specifically, the error reads "Your purchase could not be completed. For assistance, contact iTunes Support at www.apple.dom/support/itunes/ww/." The message shows you a website to visit but no further help regarding why the purchase didn’t go through.
Here we’ll list some possible reasons why your purchase could not be completed and how to remedy the situation.
Apple blocked Facebook update meant to shame its 30 percent App Store revenue share
Facebook recently blamed the “Apple tax” for allegedly stopping it from helping struggling small businesses which had lost income due to the coronavirus. And now the social network has made another attempt to slam Apple over its refusal to waive its longstanding 30 percent commission on sales for its new online events feature.
New in iOS 13.4: detailed Apple Card transaction history for subscriptions
The iOS 13.4 software brings detailed Apple Card transaction history for App Store purchases and subscriptions to the Wallet app on your iPhone.
Spotify has declared war on Apple over unfair App Store fees and subscription terms
Spotify yesterday filed an antitrust complaint against Apple with Europe's competition watchdog, saying App Store's 15-30 percent levy on iOS subscriptions is unfair and anti competitive. The lawsuit could set a major precedent because it might radically shake up the App Store economics should Apple be found guilty of anticompetitive behavior.
Apple modifies App Store rules to allow gifting of in-app purchases
A significant change was discovered today in the App Store Review Guidelines regarding the gifting of in-app purchases. In the past, Apple has forbidden developers from allowing the gifting of IAP content, but with the new alterations to the rules, the company has apparently changed its stance.
Twitterrific pulls the watch app, Today view & push for tweets from latest update
Twitterrific by The Iconfactory, one of the best third-party Twitter clients for iPhone and iPad, has removed its watchOS component and other features from the latest update on App Store.
Patch allows you to create a Portrait Mode effect on any iPhone
With the introduction of the iPhone 8 Plus and iPhone X, Apple is putting more phones into the hands of consumers that are capable of taking photos with a bokeh effect dubbed Portrait Mode. While these phones are becoming more and more common, there are still a large number of people using phones that are not equipped to take these sort of photos. Patch is one of a few options that allow you to create photos with a Portrait Mode effect on any iPhone.
Apollo is a fantastic new Reddit client developed by a former Apple employee
Reddit users rejoice! Apollo is an astonishing new third-party client for iPhone and iPad developed by a former Apple engineer, and when you launch the app for the first time, you’ll recognize why we didn’t even have to tell you that.
The attention to detail in Apollo is stunning. Right down to the smallest details in the app’s user interface, Apollo meshes so well with the native iOS 11 user experience that you’d think Apple themselves made this app to ship with iOS 11 out of the box.