Get the latest tech news

After adding its own billing option on iOS, Apple asks Patreon to move it to an external browser


Creator platform Patreon has to modify its app to comply with Apple's guidelines after a recent update allowed U.S. users to make purchases via the web.

Creator platform Patreon has to modify its app to comply with Apple’s guidelines after a recent update allowed U.S. users to make purchases via the web. Currently, approximately 95% of active creators are already using subscription billing, the company notes, as it allows them to use other tools like free trials, discounts, gifting, tier repricing, autopilot, and more. “We’ve stayed in close conversation with Apple and have continued advocating for a more flexible approach — one that gives creators more time and choice,” Patreon shared in a blog post.

Get the Android app

Or read this on TechCrunch

Read more on:

Photo of Apple

Apple

Photo of Patreon

Patreon

Photo of external browser

external browser

Related news:

News photo

The best Memorial Day tech deals on gear from Apple, Amazon, Dyson and others

News photo

Fortnite for iOS is unavailable worldwide | Epic says that the game is ’offline’ on iPhones everywhere after Apple rejected its App Store resubmission.

News photo

Epic Games says Apple is blocking Fortnite from the US and EU App Stores