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Re:Apple buying Google ads for high-value subscription apps by TheJoeMan on Sunday November 14, 2021 @12:47PM (#29218890)
Which is why I see this will be a non-issue if on Dec 9th the anti-steering goes away. Then Apple places ad->user downloads->app says “hey it’s cheaper on tinder’s website”->user decides for themselves
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Re:Apple buying Google ads for high-value subscription apps by DutchKevv on Sunday November 14, 2021 @01:55PM (#29219519)
Unless the app itself cost money to download, then it's to late.

You could create a bootstrap page after first install, bit that makes it feel like unfair cause the app was 'free' on the app store.

So once again Apple got it all figured out how to make stuff difficult for creators and make money while doing it

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Re:Apple buying Google ads for high-value subscription apps by dwaite on Sunday November 14, 2021 @10:59PM (#29223522)
That is making the assumption that steering means the developer doesn't have to pay a commission.

There was nothing in the court ruling preventing Apple from amending their developer contracts to put such a condition on steering for non-reader apps.

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