New Delhi, Nov. 14 -- Apple says the Mini Apps Partner Program will apply a 15% fee on in-app purchases for qualifying mini apps and games-a cut from the standard 30% charged when Apple processes payments. To secure the reduced rate, host apps must adopt certain Apple technologies, including Apple software for registering purchase history, verifying age and processing transactions.

Apple defines a mini app as a lightweight app built using web technologies (HTML5, JavaScript) that runs inside a larger native app. Mini apps let third parties provide services, from quick commerce to games, inside a host app without users leaving the main app experience. Although mini apps have existed on the App Store for years, this is Apple's first progra...