“From the beginning, the App Store has been an economic miracle it is the safest and most trusted place for users to get apps, and an incredible business opportunity for developers to innovate, thrive, and grow,” said Phil Schiller, Apple Fellow who oversees the App Store. The updates constitute the latest chapter of Apple’s longstanding efforts to evolve the App Store into an even better marketplace for users and developers alike. The agreement clarifies that developers can share purchase options with users outside of their iOS app expands the price points developers can offer for subscriptions, in-app purchases, and paid apps and establishes a new fund to assist qualifying US developers. Apple appreciates the developer feedback and ideas that helped inform the agreement, and respects the ongoing judicial review process. The terms of the agreement will help make the App Store an even better business opportunity for developers, while maintaining the safe and trusted marketplace users love. Apple, US developers agree to App Store updates that will support businesses and maintain a great experience for usersĬUPERTINO, CALIFORNIAApple today announced a number of changes coming to the App Store that, pending court approval, will resolve a class-action suit from US developers.
