Technology Apple is not allowing Spotify's latest iOS update in the EU that showed discounted pricing

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Apple has blocked Spotify's latest update in the European Union, which aimed to include subscription pricing tiers and options to pay without using in-app purchases. Spotify claims that Apple has not acknowledged or responded to its submission, which is a violation of Apple's statement that they turn around reviews on app submissions within 24 hours.

This rejection by Apple is due to Spotify's refusal to request an entitlement and pay Apple a commission for purchases made from external links. The EU's Digital Markets Act (DMA), however, requires Apple to allow music streaming apps to include external purchase links, but Apple's updated rules still involve taking a commission from these purchases. The ruling also allows Spotify to distribute a Spotify app to EU users outside of the App Store, but it would be required to pay Apple's Core Technology Fee for each user.

Spotify, along with other companies like Epic Games, has criticized Apple's compliance with the DMA, calling it extortion and a farce.

Apple is not allowing Spotify's latest iOS update in the EU that showed discounted pricing

Apple has rejected Spotify's latest iOS app update in the European Union. The update included pricing information and subscription options for payments outside the iPhone app. Spotify isn't happy.

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