Apple to allow media apps to link to outside payment options

Apple Inc. said it would allow media apps to create in-app links to sign-up pages on those companies’ websites, allowing the likes of Spotify Technology SA...

Apple Inc. AAPL, +0.45% said it would allow media apps to create in-app links to sign-up pages on those companies’ websites, allowing the likes of Spotify Technology SA SPOT, +1.72% and Netflix Inc. NFLX, +2.26% to bypass the iPhone maker’s cut of subscriptions.

Apple revealed the change Wednesday, saying it was among adjustments made to close an investigation by the Japan Fair Trade Commission and will apply globally to so-called reader apps available through Apple’s App Store.

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