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Apple proposes app store commission changes; Windjammers ROM hack released

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Apple is proposing new rules that would require U.S. developers to pay a commission of up to 15% when users click external purchase links within their apps. Smaller developers and those in specific programs may see lower rates of 10% or 5%. Separately, a ROM hack for the game Windjammers has been released, enhancing gameplay by allowing for easier execution of complex rallies. AI

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Apple proposes app store commission changes; Windjammers ROM hack released

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COVERAGE [2]

  1. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    📰 Apple Wants to Charge Developers Up to 15 Percent for Linking Outside the App Store Apple is proposing to charge U.S. developers up to 15% when users leave an

    📰 Apple Wants to Charge Developers Up to 15 Percent for Linking Outside the App Store Apple is proposing to charge U.S. developers up to 15% when users leave an app through an external purchase link, with lower rates of 10% or 5% for certain programs and smaller developers. The p…

    LINKS news.slashdot.org/…/apple-wants-to-charge…
  2. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    🕹️ "Small Fixes, Big Difference" - This Handy Windjammers ROM Hack Solves The Game's "One Big Flaw" You can now pull off "gorgeous" rallies with ease.Jérémy Lem

    🕹️ "Small Fixes, Big Difference" - This Handy Windjammers ROM Hack Solves The Game's "One Big Flaw" You can now pull off "gorgeous" rallies with ease.Jérémy Lemaire, otherwise known as Boomchil, has just released a new fan-made ROM hack for Data East's 1994 Neo Geo "future sports…

    LINKS timeextension.com/…/small-fixes-big-diffe…

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