Whilst it certainly looks that way, there will likely be a correlation between loss of business for these apps and Apple's nanny state/protectionist tactics.
Actually the EU mandated that websites couldn't collect personal data without permission from users. Websites choose to put up the cookie popup. They're annoying, its true but aim your ire in the right place
I'd prefer it if Apple didn't 'nanny state' the choice for us and let us be adults and make up our own minds. They only need amend their EULA to state that they take no responsibility for external purchase activity.
Actually the EU mandated that websites couldn't collect personal data without permission from users. Websites choose to put up the cookie popup. They're annoying, its true but aim your ire in the right place
It basically your attitude that's keeping your discussions from going anywhere. You just "move on" when someone makes a valid (but opposite to your) point.
The warning text is literally true. App doesn't use App Store's private and secure payment system, something that all customers are used to by now so it's fair they show a warning.
I am 100% in favor of Apple giving the EU the middle finger at every opportunity.
No it's not, it's FUD intended to scare people away from using the payment system that Apple takes a cut from for every transaction. It's the opposite of pro-consumer, and I would not be in the least bit surprised if this is in violation of EU law.
The intention of the EU mandate was that websites would not collect personal data at all but they did not want to upend the entire web ad market by banning it outright.
They only do or promote those things to the extent they think it will generate more revenue. Marketing is great for putting an altruistic spin on things and generating customer sentiment, but you don't end up as profitable as Apple by building your business on it.
Apples comment is not open and honest and your is no better.
It is freeloading. Lots of apps (Netflix, SuccessWizard metal) have not sold anything through the IOS store for years. Apple allowed it and it worked. The problem is now apps want to advertise and utilize the Apple Store and then redirect them to a different site. They want to use the storefront that Apple created and not allow Apple to reap any of the profits in that store. NO OTHER RETAILER allows this. For example, if I am looking to buy something at Best Buy, there isn't some sticker that says that I can buy it at Amazon for less. If these developers want to make the money, then create your own store and create a marketing plan to find your own customers rather than stealing the ones that are using the App Store.
True. But if there is an issue with the purchase, the customer needs to realize that they will have to go to someone other than Apple for remediation.
The competitive marketplace already existed. You never had to use the App Store payment system. You just were not allowed to advertise it in their store. Netflix does not allow you to subscribe from the App. You cannot buy a Kindle book from the App. There are lots of cases where you have to go somewhere else to make a purchase. And that has always been allowed.
Agreed. But if you are shopping at that more expensive store, there is not some sign, in that store, that tells you to go somewhere else to save $$.
