Apple has announced the Advanced Commerce API, aimed at supporting developers' evolving business models and more flexibility in managing In-App Purchases within their apps.
The API is a response to challenges faced by apps with unconventional monetization models, such as Patreon, which offers paid memberships to creators' audiences.
The announcement is seen as an effort to refine Apple's App Store policies, following scrutiny and potential changes in the European Union.
There are mixed opinions about the API, with some viewing it as a quick fix rather than addressing underlying issues and potential concerns about fees and limitations.