SMRTR TechMay 2, 2025Ars Technica

Spotify seizes the day after Apple is forced to allow external payments

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Spotify quickly submitted an updated iOS app following a federal court's ruling against Apple's App Store restrictions. The new app shows prices, links to external purchases, and displays promotions, bypassing Apple's 30% commission. This change could benefit creators and allow for easier audiobook purchases on Spotify.

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