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Apple gives in to Dutch demands: Will allow dating apps to use other
payment systems

Apple is now allowing dating app developers to use payment systems
other than those owned by the iPhone maker itself. With this
decision, Apple is complying with a demand from the Dutch Authority
for Consumers & Markets that imposed the change.

The change allows dating app developers to use their own payment
methods, and avoid Apple's commission fees of between 15 to 30
percent. Apple emphasized that its payment system can still be used
and offers users of Apple devices advantages, making it easier to
request money back, manage subscriptions and find payment history.

Apple's compliance with the ACM order does not mean the tech company
condones it. Apple appealed the decision "because we don't believe it
is in the best interest of our users."

The company said, "We are concerned that these changes could degrade
the user experience and pose new threats to the security of users'
privacy and data."

ACM gave Apple until Saturday to comply with the ruling, and
threatened to impose fines of up to 50 million euros. The ACM said
they noted the changes to Apple's conditions.

"We will check in the near future whether they are adhering to our
ruling," an ACM spokesperson said.

Reporting by ANP.

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