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by SilverRed 1756 days ago
This is still a huge step even if not enough. It means that apps like spotify and netflix no longer have to have a screen saying "You can not continue via the app" and nothing more which is terrible UX.

"Head to spotify.com to set up a subscription" is much better UI.
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dustyharddrive 1755 days ago
They still can't link to third-party payments. The only change is that after users have opted-in to [X company]'s marketing email, the company is allowed to talk about their own payment system to their own mailing list. You know, after the customer has likely already set up an IAP subscription where Apple takes 30%.
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saurik 1756 days ago
It is not clear that that would be considered communication "outside" the application, due to the link from "inside".
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p49k 1756 days ago
This is still disallowed if I’m not mistaken.
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