Marco ArmentApr 24, 2025

The App Store's alleged "protection" of its users from scammy apps has always had a huge blind spot when the scams are paying Apple their IAP cut, and therefore making Apple a lot of money.

Intentional? Maybe, maybe not.

But it sure happens a lot for it to be an honest mistake.
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Show threadMarco ArmentApr 24, 2025

I don't think Apple *intends* to let abusive subscription scams stay in the App Store to make more money.

But this has been a problem for so many years, with no obvious progress being made to fix it, that their inaction speaks volumes, whether it's their intention or not.

Show threadBrian CostaApr 24, 2025
@marcoarment Honestly, I think it would be great press for them if they did something about these Apps. If perception is so important to them...this could go along way for some. Maybe the EU will do something about it 🫠
Show threadBuckApr 24, 2025
@cronocx @marcoarment They have their Rea$on$
Show threadBrian Costa
@buck @marcoarment Oh I know. I'm the naïve one that wants companies to do right by their Users. It's a Dreamworld I wish existed.
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