When a user signs up for such a paid service from within an app, the subscription is considered an in-app purchase, which means Apple requires the app to use its payment system and collects a commission. It determines which companies meet that definition.Īpple does not disclose the apps it categorizes as "reader" apps, but eBook readers such as Kindle, video and music streaming services such as Spotify, Netflix (NFLX.O), AT&T's (T.N) HBO Max and Disney+ (DIS.N) Hulu are likely to fall in this category. read more WHAT ARE 'READER' APPS?Īpple says "reader" apps provide previously purchased content or subscriptions for app-based magazines, newspapers, books, music and video services. The move follows some concessions to developers last week and comes as the iPhone maker contends with legal and regulatory challenges to rules it forces app makers to follow, including a closely watched antitrust lawsuit brought by "Fortnite" creator Epic Games.
Sept 2 (Reuters) - Apple Inc (AAPL.O) on Wednesday made a new concession on how App Store developers work with customers: it will allow subscription and content apps that it calls "reader" apps, a category that potentially includes Netflix, Disney+ and Amazon's Kindle, to provide users with a direct link to their website for sign ups, avoiding an Apple commission.
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