An American federal judge yesterday ordered Apple to stop its illegal behavior and loosen its iron grip on its app store, noting that the company was “voluntary violation” of an injunction in 2021. This means that Apple will now have to stop restricting the capacity of developers to communicate freely with their customers. While other governments of the world measures Against Apple’s harmful practices, It is, by far, the most substantial action to date – and it offers the advantages that all consumers deserve around the world.
It’s a great day for Spotify users in the United States We have just submitted a Update of the Spotify to Apple application, which includes certain features that we can now bring to our American users. Once Apple approves our update, American consumers:
- Finally can see how something costs in our application, including prices details on subscriptions and information on promotions that will save money;
- Can click on a link to buy the choice subscription, upon upgrade of a free account at one of our premium plans;
- Can click transparently on the link and easily modify the premium subscriptions of the individual to a student, a duo or a family plan;
- Can use other payment options beyond the right Apple payment system – we offer a wider range of options on our website; And
- In the future, this opens the door to other transparent purchase opportunities that will benefit creators directly (think of audio books that are easy to buy)
If all of this seems obvious and friendly, you are right and we agree – these are the types of improvements that any application should offer to its users. The fact that we were unable to provide these basic services, which were authorized by the judge’s order four years ago, is absurd. The decision clearly indicated that Apple deliberately abused its market power to intentionally affect others and only benefit itself. But thanks to this important decision in the case between the Apple and Epic Games yesterday, this should change “immediately” – these are the words of the judge.
Spotify has always believed that the Internet should be a fair and open ecosystem. It is absolutely necessary to fuel the growth, innovation and discovery of creators. This revolutionary decision could unlock real opportunities for creators to create their businesses and share their art with fans via Spotify. For example, these modifications should soon allow Publishers to sell their audio books via the Spotify platform transparently.
Significant parts of Apple’s anti -competitive barriers have been deleted, and it has been expected for a long time – it should be table issues to do business not only in the United States, but in every corner of the world.
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