Did Apple settle a lawsuit against app developers?

While Apple, which is led by Tim Cook, and the app developers who sued it praised their settlement on Thursday, critics said it resolved little. Jim Wilson/The New York Times Apple said Thursday that it had reached a legal settlement with app developers who accused it of abusing its control of the mobile-app market.

What does Apple's App fairness settlement mean for app developers?

The Coalition for App Fairness, a group of firms fighting Apple’s rules, said the settlement “does nothing to address the structural, foundational problems facing all developers, large and small, undermining innovation and competition in the app ecosystem.”

What is the Apple Commission controversy all about?

First of all, what is the controversy all about? Courts, regulators, lawmakers and developers have been scrutinizing Apple’s practice of collecting a commission of up to 30 percent on the sales of other companies in its App Store, a business that generates, according to some estimates, nearly $20 billion a year for Apple.

Why does Apple force customers to pay elsewhere?

Apple forces companies to use its payment system inside their iPhone apps, which enables it to collect its commission on their sales. Most companies would prefer to direct customers elsewhere to complete transactions so they can avoid Apple’s fees. But Apple also generally bars companies from telling customers to pay elsewhere.