Spotify already has an app ready to test Apple’s new rules

is a news editor covering technology, gaming, and more. He joined The Verge in 2019 after nearly two years at Techmeme. Spotify says it has submitted an update to its iOS app that would, among other things, let US customers use payment options that aren’t Apple’s, according to a blog post. The update submission follows Wednesday’s major Epic Games v. Apple ruling that forces Apple not to take a cut of payments on non-Apple payment systems and stops Apple from dictating how developers can tell users about outside payments. “While other governments around the world have taken steps against Apple’s harmful practices, this is, by far, the most consequential action to date – and it delivers the benefits that all consumers deserve around the world,” Spotify says. If Apple approves the update, Spotify says that US users: Can finally see how much something costs in our app, including pricing details on subscriptions and information about promotions that will save money; Can click a link t ... Read full article.