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Most App Store developers aren’t taking Apple up on its new outside payments option


In a hearing on Friday as part of the ongoing legal battle with Epic, Apple said only 38 developers have applied to add links to external payment options — out of roughly 65,000 that could, according to Bloomberg.

People who pre-ordered the PC port of Ghost of Tsushima Director’s Cut in countries that don’t have access to PlayStation Network (PSN) were reportedly notified that their purchases have been canceled and auto-refunded. In this installment of What We're Listening To, the Engadget team discusses some of the recent releases we've had on repeat, including new music from Sierra Ferrell, Justice, Utada Hikaru and Caroline Polachek. The biggest news stories this morning: How to watch Google's I/O 2024 keynote, Apple apologizes for its iPad Pro ad, Nintendo is done paying Elon Musk for X integration on its consoles.

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