Apple rejected Spotify’s application for an app update. The digital audio platform would have introduced a number of new features and pricing options with the latest update. The update, which was planned for the European Union, was not accepted.
Spotify update rejected by Apple
Spotify said that Apple did not accept its application and did not respond to a 24-hour response. According to the company, this means that Apple violated its own App Store rules.
Apple’s latest decision reflects ongoing App Store policy tensions between companies like Spotify and Epic Games. Spotify has long opposed Apple’s own in-app purchasing system. It has also criticized Apple for charging a 30 percent commission on subscriptions and purchases made within the app.
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Under the EU’s latest Digital Markets Act, Apple now has to allow external links for media services in the App Store. This means Spotify can charge for external links.
In response, Apple has given music apps a new option. Under this option, it demands a share of external links. Spotify claimed that this was “extortion” and did not comply with the DMA.
Spotify’s rejected update addressed this issue. It aimed to outsource new subscription tiers and in-app purchases. Spotify, which wanted to offer users in the EU a variety of purchasing options, was unable to roll out this update.
