<ul><li>A judge in the United States has ruled that Apple cannot charge a 15-30 percent commission fee on purchases made outside App Store apps.</li><li>This decision came as a result of the Epic Games v. Apple case, marking the end of Apple's anti-steering rule and allowing third-party developers to accept web payments without paying fees.</li><li>The ruling explicitly prohibits Apple from charging any commission fees on external purchases, imposing restrictions on how developers inform users about alternative payment methods outside the app, and requires transparency in messaging when redirecting users to third-party sites.</li><li>Apple's non-compliance with the court's injunction and attempts to maintain revenue streams through fees on non-App Store purchases were criticized by the judge, leading to significant changes in the App Store policies.</li></ul>

Apple is no longer permitted to charge fees on purchases made outside App Store apps

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