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But the IAP rule for Apple only applies to purely digital goods. If Tinder also sends you a condom with your profile upgrade, they don’t have to pay Apple anything. (This is why Amazon’s main app lets you buy real-world goods)

Dylan16807 on July 21, 2019 [–]

Apple's not that stupid.

inlined on July 21, 2019 | [–]

There was an entire startup that helped do this.

Dylan16807 on July 21, 2019 | | [–]

Called what? I can't find anything in a search, and that sounds so fragile as a business model.

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