Each IAP will require you to enter a password
The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has demanded that Apple introduce a number of changes that tighten the rules for making purchases inside apps for iOS and Mac.
As reported by zdnet.com with reference to its own sources in Cupertino, the story began in 2011, when a scandal broke out around the Smurfs’ Village. In the game aimed at a children’s audience, there were IAPs (including $100). This, to put it mildly, confused the representatives of the commission. In 2013, the FTC also noted that Apple failed to inform parents about the presence of a 15-minute window that allows families with a single iTunes account to purchase IAPs for children.
As a result, by March 31, 2014, Apple has to do two things:
- Change your payment practices in such a way as to be sure that Apple receives approval from customers to pay for IAP;
- The user should be able to reverse his decision at any time.
On zdnet.com we are sure that we are talking about closing the 15-minute window. And now, each payment will require the introduction of a password.
The question is, will this affect the number of micropayments made?
A source: http://www.zdnet.com
