It looks like Elon Musk has finally figured out a strategy for Twitter Blue, his social network’s revamped service, to “dodge” the 30 percent App Store commission. According to information from Information, Twitter Blue will cost more on iOS. Specifically, $11 instead of $8. This increase is roughly the percentage the Apple Store charges developers as a recurring payment.
Now, so that iOS users do not show their dissatisfaction, Elon Musk will offer them an alternative. Just, follow Twitter Blue via the web version of Twitter. Either in a mobile browser or through a computer. If they choose this option, the membership will cost only $7 per month, always according to the information of the above media. Undoubtedly, most will choose this route to save a significant difference.
It is not known if the same strategy will apply to the Google Play Store, a store that charges exactly the same percentage.
Just a few days ago, Elon Musk expressed dissatisfaction with the App Store’s 30 percent commission – among other things. He even joined the antitrust campaign of Epic Games, the company that is in the legal battle with Apple. While he didn’t delve into the reasons for his criticism, it was clear that it all had to do with the imminent launch of Twitter Blue.
Apple won’t budge with Twitter Blue
Tycoon is simple don’t want to pay store tax when they launch the new Twitter Blue; even less so when your social network is in dire need of generating revenue as soon as possible. Therefore, Elon Musk accused Apple of a series of tweets that a day later remained only in memory. Why? Apple invited him to their headquarters for a civil conversation.
Elon Musk said that Tim Cook (Apple CEO) gave him a friendly tour of Apple Park. Surely both managers talked about what happened, and the company made it clear that under no circumstances would Twitter be given preferential treatment for the payments it is required to make in the App Store. For this reason, Musk had to find a way to bypass the feebut without repeated public outcry.
Twitter Blue was supposed to see the light of day a few weeks ago. In fact, it was available for several hours during November. However, Elon Musk and his followers decided to put the subscription on hold because account verification, the service’s stellar feature, caused total chaos on the social network.
A large number of profiles began to impersonate companies, politicians, and even Elon Musk himself to spread false news. Because they had a verified badge, a lot of people fell for it. In the end, Twitter will decide to introduce emblems in different colors. Grey for public accounts or public administration; gold for brands; D blue for other mortals (including celebrities and celebrities).
Also, the new verification system will be controlled manually employees, thus having more control over who requests the badge. If all goes according to plan, Twitter Blue will be available within this month, now yes…
Source: Hiper Textual
