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Following a court ruling against Apple, Spotify submitted an iOS app update allowing US users to utilize non-Apple payment options for subscriptions. This update, mirroring a similar announcement by Patreon, enables clearer pricing, easier subscription management, and broader payment choices. The update's approval by Apple remains uncertain, highlighting ongoing tensions between the tech giants and emphasizing consumer benefits from the court decision.

Prepared by Jonathan Pierce and reviewed by editorial team.