#in-app-purchases

#in-app-purchases

Apple must lift in-app purchase restrictions in Brazil to avoid fines.

Brazil's antitrust regulator mandates Apple to lift in-app purchase restrictions, reflecting ongoing regulatory pressure worldwide.

Brazil's CADE ordered Apple to allow third-party app purchases but a federal court has suspended this ruling, citing complexity and regulatory concerns.

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.

Patreon is now forced to comply with Apple's 30% fee on in-app purchases, leaving creators with few options.

Roblox is encouraging purchases of its currency directly from the web, offering 25% more Robux to bypass app store fees.

Scopely's success lies in engaging users for short periods with small in-app purchases, accumulating significant revenue and becoming a top player in the mobile games market.

Hybrid monetisation strategies are being prioritized by 72% of mobile game developers, indicating a shift towards integrating both IAP and IAA for revenue.

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.

Alien: Isolation updated to a free-to-try model on Android, similar to iOS, with in-app purchase needed to unlock the full game.

EU's Digital Markets Act aimed to allow independent in-app purchases, but Apple found loopholes, potentially leading to fines.

Apple will soon take a 30 percent cut of new subscriptions via Patreon's iOS app.

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

Apple pressures Chinese tech giants to eliminate payment system loopholes for in-app purchases.

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.

Apple has updated its developer guidelines to allow U.S-based developers to link out to the web and inform users about alternative subscription options without using in-app purchases.

Developers will still have to pay a 27% cut to Apple if they use links to direct users to other digital purchase options, but developers in Apple's Small Business Program or with auto-renewing subscriptions for a second year will pay a reduced fee of 12%.

TikTok integrates with Amazon for in-stream purchases, aiming to boost in-app commerce.

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.

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.

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

Assassin's Creed Mirage is available for free to try on specific Apple devices, with a price increase to $49.99 after a 50% off unlock sale ends.

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.

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.