Apple to Let Media Apps Avoid 30% Fee After Scrutiny

Japan's Fair Trade Commission investigated Apple's App Store policies. In response, Apple will allow certain apps to link to external websites for payments, bypassing the 30% commission on in-app purchases. This change affects reader apps like magazines and music, and addresses regulatory concerns in Japan and globally, effectively closing the investigation.

What types of media apps are mentioned as being affected by Apple's new policy?

What impact do these changes have on the ongoing investigation by Japan's regulators?