Core Points - Apple has approved an update for Spotify following a federal judge's order to stop charging commissions on off-app purchases, which could lead to criminal contempt proceedings against Apple [1][5][6] - The update allows Spotify users to access pricing information, links for purchases, and alternative payment options directly within the app, enhancing transparency and consumer choice [2][4][9] - This development is seen as a significant milestone for developers and entrepreneurs, promoting a more competitive environment [4] Legal Context - Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers ruled that Apple willfully violated a 2021 injunction related to a case with Epic Games, holding the company in contempt of court [5][6] - The judge ordered Apple to cease imposing commissions on purchases made through links in iPhone apps and referred the matter to US attorneys for potential criminal contempt proceedings against Apple and its executives [6][7] - Apple's new policy introduced in 2024 allowed it to collect a 27% fee on certain purchases, which was criticized as an anticompetitive move [8]