Reports say Apple is pressuring Tencent and ByteDance to plug the "payment loophole" that avoids in-app purchase commissions, or else WeChat and TikTok updates will be refused for listing

Apple is putting pressure on Tencent and ByteDance, demanding to close the "payment loophole" that avoids in-app purchase commissions. Apple has warned Tencent and ByteDance that if they do not make changes, they will refuse to update WeChat and TikTok. Apple requires Tencent to disable in-game messaging features, while ByteDance needs to close similar loopholes, otherwise the new version of TikTok will not be accepted. Apple states that all digital goods sales must go through its system, otherwise the app may be rejected. WeChat and ByteDance have recruited thousands of small game or mini-program developers, but Apple is trying to shut down web links circulated by developers. Apple is still seeking further measures to disable in-game chat between creators and players