ProtonMail CEO calls Apple's forced in-app purchases 'Mafia extortion'

Re:ProtonMail CEO calls Apple's forced in-app purchases 'Maf... by walterbell on Friday October 09, 2020 @12:26PM (#24731504)

Yes, Apple subscriptions are a reliable way to signup for HBO or Showtime to binge-watch a specific show. Signup and immediately cancel the subscription, that gives you 30 days to watch. No further payment management actions needed.

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Re:ProtonMail CEO calls Apple's forced in-app purchases 'Maf... by macjohnmcc on Friday October 09, 2020 @12:38PM (#24731658)

It is funny that if you sign up for a 7 day free trial of Apple TV+ that if you cancel immediately before the end of the 7 days your trial is up immediately as well.

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Re:ProtonMail CEO calls Apple's forced in-app purchases 'Maf... by mynameisvlad on Friday October 09, 2020 @01:00PM (#24731916)

But that's a free trial. If you sign up for an Apple TV+ subscription and immediately cancel, it does the same thing as any other subscription.

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Re:ProtonMail CEO calls Apple's forced in-app purchases 'Maf... by mudetroit on Friday October 09, 2020 @01:00PM (#24731925)

Free trial is a bit different then what the parent was describing though. Which is paying for a month and turning off auto-renew effectively.

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Re:ProtonMail CEO calls Apple's forced in-app purchases 'Maf... by walterbell on Friday October 09, 2020 @03:00PM (#24733221)

Also applies to 1-year Apple TV trial.

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Re:ProtonMail CEO calls Apple's forced in-app purchases 'Maf... by jaywalk on Friday October 09, 2020 @12:42PM (#24731694)

Rules for thee...

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