Apple to pay $25 million to settle Family Sharing lawsuit; here’s who’s eligible for a cut<div class="feat-image">
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</div><p>Apple will <a href="
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Family Sharing feature to share subscriptions to apps.” The lawsuit centered on how in-app subscriptions might not be shareable via Family Sharing, as Apple gives developers the ability to opt out of participating.</p>
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Apple to pay $25 million to settle Family Sharing lawsuit; here’s who’s eligible for a cut