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The problem here is that Apple makes a lot of money via scam apps (which have outrageous weekly subscriptions like $19/week or similar) So I do not think Apple

• Nextgrid 6y ago
  Scam apps are a rounding error in Apple’s revenue. On the other hand, the problem getting media attention hurts their entire argument around App Store reviews & policies which hurts their arguments regarding potential anti-trust litigation.
  • pornel 6y ago
    It would be nice if large companies had such a sober holistic view, but I doubt it. There are people in charge of App Store specifically, and presumably increasing revenue is their KPI. Fighting scams is difficult and expensive, and they've probably calculated that spending more on the problem doesn't bring positive ROI in simple dollar terms. User trust and risk of litigation aren't on balance sheets.