Apple Now Lets Developers Email Users About Alternate Payment Methods
Aug. 27, 2021According to Apple,developers can now communicate alternate purchase options with users outside of their iOS app. This includes methods like email. However, it is still not allowed inside the app. As is always the case, Apple will not take a cut for purchases done outside App Store. However, users must consent to the aforesaid communication and should have an option to opt-out.
While there are no changes to the appeal process when Apple rejects your app, Apple says it will add content to the App Review website to help developers understand how the appeals process works. The company will also share statistics about the app review process, including the number of apps rejected, the number of customer and developer accounts deactivated, objective data regarding search queries and results, and the number of apps removed from the App Store.
Apple has also mentioned its plans to keep App Store Small Business program and App Store search intact at least for the next three years. You can check Apple’s press releasehereand the proposed settlementhere.
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