Hustler Words – Spotify announced Friday that Apple has approved a crucial update to its U.S. app, allowing users to access pricing information and external payment links. This follows a U.S. judge’s order compelling Apple to cease its commission on in-app purchases. Jeanna Moran, a Spotify spokesperson, hailed the approval as a victory for consumers, artists, and creators, stating in a statement to hustlerwords.com that it marks the end of nearly a decade of restrictions. The update, version 9.0.40, now rolling out on the App Store, enables Spotify to showcase subscription options and pricing directly within the app, and provides links to purchase or manage subscriptions on Spotify’s website, bypassing Apple’s 30% service charge. This also allows Spotify to highlight promotional offers. While Apple stated it will comply with the court order but plans to appeal, this development represents a significant win for developers seeking fairer competition on the App Store. The ruling against Apple highlighted the tech giant’s willful non-compliance with previous orders to allow developers to direct users to external payment options. This move by Spotify marks a pivotal moment in the ongoing battle for fairer app store practices.
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