Apple warned Tencent that it would suspend critical updates to WeChat if the messenger did not change its terms to comply with App Store rules.

WeChat has numerous mini-apps that do not go through the App Store. Therefore, developers of these mini-apps place links for topping up accounts outside of the App Store.

Apple believes these should adhere to App Store rules. In May, Apple demanded that Tencent alter the conditions in WeChat, threatening to block updates. Tencent did not comply and has not made any changes, while Apple has taken no action.

WeChat is one of the most popular apps in China. In 2020, when Donald Trump wanted to remove WeChat from the App Store, analysts feared that iPhone sales could drop by 30%. [Bloomberg]