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Somewhat related, I'm confused every time iOS says "Processing Payment" when I download a free app.

• this_was_posted 6y ago
  My suspicion is that they explicitly call this a payment for legal reasons.
  • hyperman1 6y ago
    Maybe they just want to normalize the fact that you should give them money.
• danielheath 6y ago
  It does seem particularly odd, especially given the attention to detail they are famous for. I can’t imagine someone really sat down and decided the messaging made sense for free apps.
  • simondotau 6y ago
    It's the sort of thing that gets fixed quickly when a Steve Jobs-type character sees it and has the clout to get it fixed without debate. When Jobs says it's a problem, you have to be pretty damn sure if you want to disagree. The problem with Apple today is that there's no singular vision like that.
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• throws23577 6y ago
  Is it possible to download free apps from the App Store without ever giving payment details to Apple? For example, if I don't set up card details during phone set up, can I still download free apps?
  • NavinF 6y ago
    Yes. The UI is obtuse, but you can create an Apple ID with the payment method set to "none" and then download free apps
• tebbers 6y ago
  Yeah, how have they not fixed this?! I find this incredibly confusing.
• anticensor 6y ago
  Because it is not free, it is an unpaid lease.