Apple has backed down in its latest developer fight, apologizing to WordPress after it tried to force the website-builder to add in-app payments
Apple has apologized after it tried to force WordPress to add in-app payment options to a free app.
WordPress' founder said on Friday that Apple was refusing to allow any updates to the WordPress iOS app until the website builder added in-app purchases, from which Apple takes a 15-30% commission. Apple is in a fierce fight with developers including Fortnite maker Epic Games and Spotify over its rules on in-app purchases.The tech giant on Sunday issued a rare apology to WordPress after it pressured the website builder to add payment options to its free iOS app, or else be blocked from updating.. "Since the developer removed the display of their service payment options from the app, it is now a free stand-alone app and does not have to offer in-app purchases.
Apple's rules on in-app payments are at the center of an ongoing fight with developers. Developers are obliged to use Apple's payment system, which automatically takes a 15-30% cut.
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