Apple Introduces News Partner Program That Drops Commission Rate to 15% for Publishers

Apple has introduced a News Partner Program for subscription that will drop commission rates for publishers to 15% if they provide content to Apple News.

Enrollment is now open for the News Partner Program, designed for subscription news publications that provide their content to Apple News in Apple News Format. Publishers that work with Apple News may qualify for a commission rate of 15% on qualifying in-app purchase subscriptions from day one. The program is available to Apple Developer Program members globally.

Eligibility and requirements
To be eligible for the News Partner Program:


● You must maintain a robust Apple News channel in Australia, Canada, the United States, and the United Kingdom, and publish all content to that channel in Apple News Format. If you’re based outside of these regions and do not publish in Apple News Format, you must share content via an RSS feed.
● The primary function of your app must be to deliver original, professionally-authored news content.
● Your app must be available on the App Store and allow users to purchase auto-renewable subscriptions through Apple’s in-app purchase system.
● The Account Holder of an Apple Developer Program membership must agree to a separate addendum to the Apple Developer Program License Agreement.

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