BRUSSELS: Software developers using Apple’s App Store will be able to distribute apps to EU users directly from their websites this spring, the company said on Tuesday, as part of changes required by new EU rules for Apple. was forced to open up its closed eco-system. .The European Union’s Digital Markets Act (DMA), which went into effect last week, requires Apple (AAPL.O) to offer an alternative App Store on the iPhone and allows developers to opt out of using its in-app payment system. Permission is required to open new tabs.
Apple said in a blogpost, “We are providing more flexibility for developers distributing apps in the EU, including a new way to distribute apps directly from the developer’s website. The company said, “Apple will provide authorized developers with access to APIs (application programming interfaces) that will facilitate distribution of their apps from the Web, integrate with system functionality, back up and restore users’ apps and “Other changes include allowing developers who set up alternative app marketplaces to offer a catalog composed of the marketplace developer’s own apps, with immediate effect.
Developers can choose how to design in-app promotions, discounts, and other deals while directing users to complete transactions on their website rather than using Apple’s template. These changes from Apple come in the wake of continued criticism from rivals. It has come to light that its compliance efforts are decreasing. Companies may have to pay fines up to 10% of their global turnover for DMA violations.
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2024-03-12 16:03:14