Apple's plans to allow dating apps on the App Store in the Netherlands to use third-party payment methods will be assessed by the Authority for Consumers and Markets.
Apple announced over the weekend that it would allow dating apps on the App Store in the Netherlands to use third-party payment methods. The rule change is the first of its kind for Apple, which previously required all developers to use its own system for all in-app purchases.
The December ruling from the ACM said that Apple was engaging in an "abuse of market power" by limiting dating apps to using third-party payment methods. If Apple didn't change its policies, it would be fined 50 million euros per week.
Apple has announced changes that the ACM wants to assess, according to a press release. The Match Group, which owns the dating app, will be meeting with the ACM to ensure that Apple's changes adequately address concerns.
Apple will allow dating apps in the Netherlands to use third-party payment methods, but there are some conditions. Apple will continue to receive a commission for purchases made outside the App Store in-app purchasing system, although Apple has yet to reveal what that commission rate will be.
If developers choose to offer alternate in-app purchasing options, they will need to maintain separate app binaries for distribution in the Netherlands.
Apple warns that using third-party payment methods will make the experience of requesting a refund, managing subscriptions, viewing purchase history, and more more complicated.
Apple will not be able to help users with refunds, purchase history, subscription management, and other issues when purchasing digital goods and services through alternative purchasing methods. You will be responsible for resolving the issues with customers.
Apple said it plans to appeal the order and that it could compromise the user experience and create new threats to user privacy.
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