Apple said on WednesdayReader apps, which give users the ability to view libraries of content from their phone’s storage devices, will now be allowed to allow external links to their apps. These external links can then be used to log in or manage accounts.

It was first announced last yearApple announced that the settlement includes apps providing magazines, newspapers and books as well as audio or music content. Apple’s App Store has a number of popular readers apps including Spotify, Netflix and YouTube.

Apple had previously forbidden app developers from asking users to register through websites. Instead, they were forced to use Apple’s App Store Payment System. This system takes 15%-30% of all sales. This new policy allows these apps bypass Apple’s fees and sign up for new customers directly in the App.

Apple has updated its App Store guidelines to reflect this change. This will allow reader apps, which are not allowed by app developers, to take care of customer management. complained about to regulatorsMoreover, it is available in courtrooms around the globe. Apple has announced the availability of this new policy worldwide.

This rule does not apply to all applications. There are games that allow in-app purchase, such as the majorityApple’s AppStore revenue will require that they still use Apple’s payment method.

Apple stated in a blog post that developers interested can send a request to Apple. Apple’s App Review process will still approve any updates to the application. You must format the link as a normal link. It should not be a button.

Apple also has some restrictions — for example, any app that qualifies can not also offer in-app purchases, and the app can’t offer real-time services with a person like tutoring or fitness training, which are still required to use App Store payments.

Apple claimed that applications that use digital content, but not social media, will not be considered for the program.

Apple will prompt users to open a popup warning them that Apple isn’t responsible for transactions with developers.

Apple’s App Store regulations have faced intense scrutiny from judges and legislators all over the world.

Apple responded by making several changes to its policies and created carve-outs and discounts for certain kinds of apps and app makersIt hasn’t lost sight of its fundamental interest in determining which iPhone software is compatible with it. And it insists that App Store fees don’t just pay to process payments but are also used to support App Store distribution.

• separate blog post on WednesdayApple stated it had also modified its Netherlands policy. It has been nearly fined there. 50 million eurosfor refusing to obey an order by the Antitrust Watchdog Authority for Consumers and Markets (Afco) in this country allowing external links for apps dating.

Apple’s updated policy doesn’t require app makers from the Netherlands to submit an entirely new version (or “binary”), as was previously required.

Apple stated in a blog post that it disagreed with ACM’s original order. It appealed the decision.