Spotify has submitted an app update to Apple that, if approved, will allow users to buy audiobooks a la carte and Premium users to top up hours in-app, which has previously not been allowed by Apple. The update follows a court ruling on Epic Games v. Apple, which granted developers more freedom to show pricing. Previously, Apple charged a 30% commission on user purchases in-app, and prevented Spotify from telling customers the cost of audiobooks or where to buy them. Spotify writes in an announcement that the court ruling “helps level the playing field by allowing developers to offer basic […]
