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Apple Opens Payment Doors for Spotify, Boosts Competition

5/2/2025

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In a significant shift, Apple has greenlit an update to Spotify’s iPhone app, enabling U.S. users to make payments directly outside the platform. This decision follows a court ruling challenging Apple's strict payment rules, fostering greater transparency and consumer choice. Other platforms, including Patreon, are set to follow suit, empowering creators and boosting competition.

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Story summary

In a significant shift, Apple has greenlit an update to Spotify’s iPhone app, enabling U.S. users to make payments directly outside the platform. This decision follows a court ruling challenging Apple's strict payment rules, fostering greater transparency and consumer choice. Other platforms, including Patreon, are set to follow suit, empowering creators and boosting competition.