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Re:iOS Kindle app now has a ‘get book’ button after changes ... by geoffpado on Tuesday May 06, 2025 @05:46PM (#43909979)
> They could also implement that independent of the injunction, which applies to steering rules.

They actually can't, not with the latest ruling that unlocked this Kindle change. Apple annoyed the judge enough with their shenanigans that she shut this down, too. The ruling reads (emphasis mine): "Effective immediately Apple will no longer impede developers’ ability to communicate with users *nor will they levy or impose a new commission on off-app purchases*."

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Re:iOS Kindle app now has a ‘get book’ button after changes ... by what on Tuesday May 06, 2025 @06:20PM (#43910210)
They can just charge you per install or update over some threshold. Which wouldn’t be a commission on off-app purchases.
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Re:iOS Kindle app now has a ‘get book’ button after changes ... by madeofpalk on Tuesday May 06, 2025 @06:59PM (#43910538)
It cannot be overstated just how furious the judge is with Apple. I cannot imagine the judge will tolerate anything that undermines the spirit of the ruling.
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Re:iOS Kindle app now has a ‘get book’ button after changes ... by crooked-v on Tuesday May 06, 2025 @07:11PM (#43910621)
Yeah, this is already in territory where he's pushing criminal prosecution referrals for Apple executives. It's well into "protect your own hide, personally, by making sure you comply with the ruling" for people making the decisions at Apple.
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