Basecamp founder and app creator David Heinemeier Hansson referred to Apple’s decision as “bullying tactics.”

• Apple rejects Hey calendar app for not allowing non-paying users to do anything within the app.

• Hey had previously faced a similar rejection from Apple for its original iOS app four years ago.

• Hey plans to fight Apple’s decision, but the specific approach is not yet known.

    • deegeese@sopuli.xyzEnglish
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      11 months ago

      Apple wants all apps to charge through the app store so they can tax 30%.

      If you let people pay outside the app, Apple will ban so they get their cut.

      • ji17brEnglish
        21·
        11 months ago

        You don’t think providing security for users is a good thing? I’d rather not give my credit details to every app I want to use. Also the fee is 15% for the first million. Which would be most apps.