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Are group purchases available now?

Apple says organizations can purchase through Apple Business or Apple School Manager starting October 22. Group purchases for individuals are a separate feature; Apple says sandbox configuration begins October 28 and availability is planned for winter 2026.

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Apple Opens App Subscriptions to Teams. Developers Should Model Seats Before Enabling Them

Apple adds multiseat app purchases for organizations and plans group buying. App makers need clear seat, billing and entitlement rules.

Crashtech Editorial October 26, 2026 Development Best Practices

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