Apple won’t issue refunds for iPhone apps purchased outside the App Store.

The Apple App Store is adapting to the European Digital Markets Act (DMA).

Compliance with the latest EU rulesApple has finally officially announced the changes that will be applied to iOS, Safari and the App Store for users in Europe, in a statement that was expected weeks ago for us all to appreciate how they were going to adapt from Cupertinoespecially after numerous criticisms, notably from Spotify and others. partners.

Thus, the fact that the Apple ecosystem is opening up to third-party stores is confirmed, at least for Europe. Digital Markets Act (DMA) compliance

published in Brussels avoid anti-competitive practices on major digital platforms.

Greater flexibility and openness, as always, mean more risks and dangers.

There are many changes to analyze, although the main ones affect developers who are now They will be able to offer their users alternative payment gateways. in their apps, finally achieving the desired opening with more options and lower rates.

Also, as colleagues from MSPowerUser recently published, new functionality is being applied, thanks to which any application can direct users to developer-owned websitesin which they will be able to help their users make purchases without going through Apple’s systems.

There are also new planning toolswith resources and applications to help any developer view the updated commission structure which Apple will apply from now on, detailing the fees in each case and the legal terms associated with the use of alternative payment methods.

Apple won’t be able to issue refunds for apps that use an alternative payment gateway, and it will be less able to help customers who encounter problems, scams or scams.

And now from the outside European Union Userstheir capabilities will increase and they will undergo the greatest changes as the option offering other payment gateways will mean more flexibility but also, as expected, great dangers.

The first key point is that, obviously, Apple will not issue refunds completed purchases through other payment methodsthe user has to complain directly to the developer or supplier.

The number of app reviews will also increase as Apple will have to verify information more strictly about payment methods used in applications, clearly announcing when an application or game uses these third-party gateways.

Moreover, the changes concern not only payments, since users in the European Union will have greater control over the data Apple and the App Store collect about them

expanding all options for downloading, exporting and deleting our digital profiles to Maximize control over our privacy.

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