App Store changes look like a free ride to some developers

Developers can now direct users in-app to pay for subscriptions outside of the App Store, but the road is not smooth, and there are some pitfalls.The App Store is the only global business anyone expects to be run for free - image Credit: AppleApple in the US now has to allow developers in the App Store to direct users to their own websites, or other third-party payment systems. While its conclusion seems exaggerated so far, The Information, claims that there is a gold rush as developers seize the change to avoid paying what they call an Apple tax.'We work so hard to build this product, giving value to customers, and then Apple takes away 30% of our subscriptions,' Otter CEO Sam Liang said. 'It's completely insane.' Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums