Apple has set a new deadline of November 1, 2026 for all Patreon creators to switch from Patreon's legacy billing system to the App Store's in-app purchase system in the Patreon app on the iPhone and iPad, as reported by TechCrunch. Note: This image has been edited to include a pile of cash. Patreon is a platform where creators such as YouTubers can receive payments from fans, which can be a valuable revenue stream alongside ads and sponsorships.
    • Leon@pawb.socialEnglish
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      2 months ago

      Yeah. But why would you use the app? I personally didn’t know there even was an app.

      • tabular@lemmy.worldEnglish
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        2 months ago

        Maybe it offers something better than on whatever web browser Apple mandates, or maybe no reason but user preference.

        • dan@upvote.auEnglish
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          2 months ago

          PWAs aren’t great on iPhone… They intentionally limit some functionality to push people towards the App Store.

          Some people want everything as apps for some reason.

        • Leon@pawb.socialEnglish
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          2 months ago

          There’s no way that the Patreon app isn’t more than a dolled up web view. If people make stupid decisions I guess the fallout is on them.

          • tabular@lemmy.worldEnglish
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            2 months ago

            Sadly the fallout is usually on everyone - eventually companies will copy a shady practice as it’s been shown they can get away with it… until no other option for the users exists. It falls on the technologically literate to call out when others are being mistreated or they can suffer too.