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Apple store update dodges probe by Japan competition watchdog

Developers of reader-type apps to be able to include in-app link to their website for users to set up or manage account

US tech giant Apple on Thursday announced an App Store update as part of a deal dodging a probe by the Japan Fair Trade Commission.

Under the deal with the competition watchdog, developers’ reader-type apps including such giants as Spotify, Netflix and Kindle will be able provide a link to their website to help users set up or manage their account.

Before the change goes into effect in early 2022, Apple will update its guidelines, it said.

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