You can now choose any payment method you prefer for Spotify.

You can now choose any payment method you prefer for Spotify.

      Bryan M. Wolfe / Digital Trends

      It didn’t take long at all. Just hours after a California District Court determined that Apple must permit external payments in apps within the U.S., Apple revised its policies, leading to the approval of the first app to implement this change. With its latest update, Spotify has become the inaugural app to offer external payment options directly in its iOS and iPadOS applications.

      This development is being hailed by Spotify, the leading music streaming service worldwide. In a statement to 9to5Mac, Spotify spokesperson Jeanne Mora remarked:

      “In a win for consumers, artists, creators, and authors, Apple has sanctioned Spotify’s app update in the U.S. After nearly ten years, this finally enables us to transparently display pricing information and links for purchases, enhancing choice and transparency for U.S. consumers. We can now provide consumers with lower prices, increased control, and easier access to the Spotify experience. While there is more to accomplish, today marks a crucial milestone for developers and entrepreneurs everywhere aspiring to compete in a fairer landscape. It represents the opening act of a new era, and we are ready for the performance.”

      On Wednesday, a District Court stated that Apple had not complied with the 2021 ruling in the significant Apple vs. Epic Games antitrust case. Consequently, Apple modified its app review guidelines, allowing apps on the iOS and macOS App Stores to include “buttons, external links, or other calls to action” for payments made outside the app. Although these modifications were set to be implemented in 2024, Apple had previously mandated developers to apply for a special “entitlement” to facilitate external payments.

      Previously, Apple retained 27% of any external payment processed via an app developer, provided the payment was initiated from the application. Now, it will collect nothing.

      As 9to5Mac detailed, the following enhancements are being introduced to the Spotify app in the U.S.:

      - Users will now be able to see the costs of items in the app, including subscription pricing details and information about promotional offers that could save money.

      - Users can click links to purchase their preferred subscriptions, upgrading from a Free account to one of the Premium plans.

      - Users can easily switch Premium subscriptions from Individual to Student, Duo, or Family plans by clicking a link.

      - Users can utilize payment options beyond Apple’s payment system, as a wider variety of options are available on the Spotify website.

      - This development paves the way for other streamlined purchasing opportunities that will directly benefit creators (such as easy-to-purchase audiobooks).

      It’s certain that Spotify won’t be the only app to adopt external payments moving forward. It's important to note that these changes currently apply solely to apps available in the U.S.

      At the time of writing, these pricing updates in the Spotify app are in the process of being rolled out, so they may not yet be visible on your iPhone or iPad, but they will appear soon.

      Bryan M. Wolfe has over ten years of experience as a technology writer and covers mobile topics.

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      Like T-Mobile? You can pay your phone bill by playing games.

      How much time do you play mobile games on your phone? Many people use them for entertainment, but Metro by T-Mobile customers could also work toward paying off their monthly bills. The carrier has teamed up with the Ad It Up app, allowing users to earn points by shopping, gaming, and completing surveys. These points can be applied to reduce the next month’s bill.

      This opportunity is limited to specific carriers, including Cricket and T-Mobile. While anyone can download the app, they will receive a notification if their carrier is unsupported. Available games include Coin Master, Traffic Puzzle, and Cube Master, among others. For those who prefer something different, there’s the very popular 2048 puzzle game to earn points.

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You can now choose any payment method you prefer for Spotify.

Spotify has introduced support for external payments on iOS, providing improved pricing and payment alternatives. Update your app now and check out the new features!