#in-app-purchases
#in-app-purchases

Apple once again blocks Spotify's EU app update

Spotify's iOS app update rejected by Apple in EU due to refusal to pay 30% entitlement commission for in-app purchases. [ more ]

Toucharcade

'Death Stranding', 'Resident Evil 4' Remake, and 'Resident Evil Village' on iOS and macOS Are Half Off for a Limited Time

Select games on Mac App Store are on sale, including universal releases.

Discounts on iOS/iPadOS games require iPhone 15 Pro or later and iPad with M1 chip or later. [ more ]

The Verge

Tech industry

Spotify will show pricing options outside its iOS app in the EU - if Apple lets it

Spotify cancels in-app purchases in the EU, opts to provide pricing info and subscription links.

European Commission's ruling against Apple leads to Spotify's change in strategy. [ more ]

TechCrunch

Tech industry

Apple weighs taking commissions on sideloaded apps in EU, report says | TechCrunch

Apple plans to introduce new fees and restrictions for apps downloaded outside its App Store in the EU

The new legislation in the EU will allow users to download apps without going through the App Store [ more ]

Theregister

Apple pays Russia $13.5M over IAP monopoly charges

Apple has paid a fine of ₽1.2 billion ($13.5 million) to the Russian government for antitrust violations.

The violation was related to Apple's prevention of iOS users from making in-app purchases outside of the App Store. [ more ]

Forbes

TikTok Is The Highest Earning App In The World (Again), Beating YouTube, Disney, Tinder

TikTok was the highest-earning app in the world in February with $189 million in revenue.

TikTok has consistently been the top-earning global app for at least 15 months running. [ more ]

Social Media Today

1 month ago

Marketing

TikTok Tests More Live Subscriber Perks to Incentivize Sign-Ups

TikTok is expanding live subscriber perks with new options being tested

Douyin's success in live streaming and in-app purchases is driving TikTok's focus on increasing live-streaming options and subscriber perks. [ more ]

moretiktok

Engadget

Web design

Apple updates US App Store guidelines allowing developers to link to third-party payments

Apple is allowing U.S. developers to link to outside websites for in-app purchases in an update to its developer guidelines.

Developers still need Apple's approval and must pay a commission for in-app purchases made outside of the App Store. [ more ]

Toucharcade

2 weeks ago

Assassin's Creed Mirage iPhone 15 Pro and iPad Release Date Announced, Price Confirmed With Pre-Orders Now Live

Assassin's Creed Mirage launches on iPhone 15 Pro and iPad with cross save and touchscreen controls. [ more ]

Kotaku

1 month ago

Online Games Act Like Unregulated Banks, And The US Gov't Has Noticed

Video games act as pseudo-banks for kids with in-app purchases and digital currencies.

CFPB is monitoring video games turning into online banks for players, especially children. [ more ]

Toucharcade

1 month ago

'Adventure to Fate Lost Island' Review - Get Lost For Hours In This Great RPG

Adventure to Fate: Lost Island is a follow-up to the original game series after several years.

The game offers new quests, enemies, loot, and abilities while maintaining a traditional RPG experience without in-app purchases or ads. [ more ]

GameSpot

Elden Ring Mobile Version In The Works At Tencent - Report

A mobile version of Elden Ring is reportedly in development at Tencent, but progress has been slow so far.

Tencent aims to create a free-to-play game with in-app purchases, inspired by Genshin Impact. [ more ]

VG247

Like Genshin Impact? Like Elden Ring? Then you've gotta hear what Tencent may be working on

Tencent is reportedly working on a mobile version of Elden Ring that will feature in-app purchases.

The decision to add in-app purchases to Elden Ring mobile is a puzzling twist that goes against the merits of the original game. [ more ]

www.vg247.com

4 months ago

Love Live! gacha game casually announces global launch and closure at the same time

Love Live! School idol festival 2 MIRACLE LIVE! has a global release date in February 2024, but will only be supported for three months before closing in May 2024.

The game's closure announcement has caused confusion and speculation among fans about its financial success and the reason for the short lifespan. [ more ]

www.independent.co.uk

UK news

Martin Lewis warns children don't know difference between real money and in-app money

Children may struggle to differentiate between real money and money spent on mobile apps.

Financial education for kids is crucial to help them understand the value of money. [ more ]

Engadget

EU data protection

Google just outlined exactly how it's changing ahead of Thursday's DMA deadline

Google made 20+ adjustments for DMA compliance, including external price comparison results and easier search engine/browser switching.

Digital consent for personalized advertising and offering alternative billing systems for in-app purchases are key requirements under the DMA. [ more ]

TechCrunch