Apple to Let Media Apps Avoid 30% Fee After Scrutiny

Japan's Fair Trade Commission investigated Apple's App Store policies. In response, Apple will allow certain apps to link to external websites for payments, bypassing the 30% commission on in-app purchases. This change affects reader apps like magazines and music, and addresses regulatory concerns in Japan and globally, effectively closing the investigation.

What prompted the investigation by Japan's Fair Trade Commission into Apple's App Store?

• Apple's high app download fees

• Complaints about Apple's App Store policies

• Japan's new digital regulations

• Apple's monopoly in the tech industry

What significant change will Apple implement for developers starting next year?

• Allowing developers to set their own app prices

• Permitting developers to link to external websites for payments

• Offering free app hosting for developers

• Reducing the App Store commission to 10%

Which types of apps are primarily affected by Apple's new policy change?

• Gaming apps

• Social media apps

• Reader apps

• Productivity apps

What percentage of commission could developers avoid due to Apple's policy change?

• 10%

• 20%

• 40%

• 30%

What is the broader impact of Apple's policy change on global regulators?

• It has satisfied many regulators' concerns.

• It has led to more investigations worldwide.

• It has resulted in higher app prices.

• It has increased scrutiny from global regulators.