Tencent Holdings Ltd. has struck a deal with Apple Inc. that will see the iPhone maker handle payments and take a 15% cut of purchases in WeChat mini games and apps

Apple will discontinue support for in-app purchase promo codes starting March 2026, but it has also announced several new perks for developers.

In-app purchases are a common technique used by most apps and games that allow users to buy additional content or services within the app, such as paid versions, paid feature unlocks, special items for sale, or even disabling ads within the app and ...

In today’s digital age, our smartphones have become the hub of our daily activities, from communication to entertainment, and even shopping. For iPhone users, the convenience of purchasing apps and making in-app purchases can sometimes lead to unintended ...

Tencent Holdings Ltd. has agreed a deal with Apple Inc. that will see the iPhone maker handle payments and take a 15% cut of purchases in WeChat mini games and apps, according to people familiar with the discussions.

Apple will now handle payments for WeChat apps and games in China, earning a 15% cut from billions in transactions from 1.41 billion users.

If you are worried that you will accidentally purchase in-app items on your iPhone, iPad, or Android, disable the in-app purchase option so that you have to verify each purchase before it is confirmed. You can turn off the in-app purchases to make sure ...

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