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How to Stop Your Kids Making Microtransactions or Purchases on an iPhone or iPad

You can configure your iPhone to require a password whenever someone attempts to make a payment through it. Your iPhone also ...
TechCrunch

Google Play Books purchases on iOS now skirt the App Store’s commission

Google has gained permission to sell its e-books and audiobooks directly to customers through its iOS app, Google Play Books. While iOS apps today can offer access to content previously purchased ...
MacRumors

Final Fantasy iOS Game Shuts Down Due to Curious In-App Purchase Bug

Square Enix today announced that iOS game Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles is shutting down immediately, due to some kind of in-app purchase bug. Apparently customers have been unable to access ...
Lifehacker

In-App Purchases Are Changing for Spotify Users on iOS

If you use Spotify to listen to audiobooks on your iPhone, you now have fewer hurdles to clear to purchase and download titles to your device. Apple has approved an update that allows Spotify users to ...
MacRumors

Apple to Allow Alternative App Stores and More on iOS in Brazil by April

Due to regulatory action, Apple has agreed to allow alternative app stores, third-party payment systems for in-app purchases, and in-app links to external offers on iOS in Brazil, according to legal ...
GeekWire

Amazon adds ‘Get book’ feature to iOS Kindle app in wake of ruling barring Apple purchase restrictions

The Amazon Kindle iOS app now features a “Get book” button prominently for iPhone users. (Image via Amazon Kindle app) A significant update to the Amazon Kindle app on iOS makes it easier for readers ...