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Let's be honest, this is a publicity stunt by Hey. The terms of the App Store haven't changed (outside of the 1yr sub provision) in years. They knew this befo
by MobileVet 6y ago
Let's be honest, this is a publicity stunt by Hey.
The terms of the App Store haven't changed (outside of the 1yr sub provision) in years. They knew this before making their app.
The founders of Hey are seasoned professionals. They knew they could manufacture a scandal and it would put their new company in the news.
There is no such thing as bad press... especially when it freely promotes your app launch.
<slow clap>
- ElFitz 6y agoThe terms haven't changed, but their enforcement has evolved recently. That's the merit of having vague enough rules; you change the interpretation over time without changing officially changing the terms. Also, said enforcement isn't equal across apps offering similar services (ie Basecamp vs Hey)
- MobileVet 6y agoI didn't say the Apple wasn't in the wrong... my focus was on why Hey was bringing this to the forefront now. They went into this with eyes wide open.
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