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Apple Requiring Patreon to Use In-App Purchase and Pay 30% Fee for Memberships

Patreon today confirmed upcoming changes to its iOS app, which will see fees for new subscriptions go up because Apple is enforcing its App Store...

First-of-the-month billing comes into play with subscription models where a creator allows an upfront fee to unlock a backlog of content, with future payments made on the first of the month. The company recommends that creators send their fans to the web or to Android devices to make purchases to avoid having to pay higher subscription prices. Apple is planning to debut completely redesigned Mac mini models with the M4 and M4 Pro chips later this year, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reports.

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