Top
image credit: Pexels

Apple stops Facebook app update calling out 30% sales ‘tax’

August 28, 2020

Via: ZDnet

Apple has reportedly blocked a Facebook app update informing users of the firm’s 30% in-app purchase commission rate.

The social media giant told Reuters that the message was meant to be included as part of a new online events feature, but Apple rejected the update on the grounds of “irrelevant” information.

According to the publication, the iPad and iPhone maker cited a rule of the Apple Developer Program that blocks developers from showing irrelevant information to users — whereas Facebook says the message was intended to improve transparency.

Read More on ZDnet