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It seems like this might be Apple’s attempt at a version of alternative app stores, locked down by strict T&Cs. I opened up the comments hoping to see discuss

• yen223 11mo ago
  Maybe I'm cynical, but what I'm wondering is which country's regulation led to Apple being forced to do this
  • wahnfrieden 11mo ago
    Apple is going to profit tremendously off this. They did it in part because they will make billions from WeChat.
    • xeonmc 11mo ago
      And Roblox
  • chronciger 11mo ago
    > Maybe I'm cynical, but what I'm wondering is which country's regulation led to Apple being forced to do this Not Europe, that’s for sure. Most likely American “regulation” via cutthroat capitalism and attempt to copy WeChat’s success.
    • nandomrumber 11mo ago
      Isn’t this what competition is supposed to like?
      • riffraff 11mo ago
        How's this competition if it's still using apple's payment infrastructure in apps that are shipped via apple's app store?
      • brazukadev 11mo ago
        Yes. You'll own nothing and be happy /s
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• wahnfrieden 11mo ago
  Yes but it is also a grab at WeChat, forcing them to transact through Apple with a new 15% cut
  • JimDabell 11mo ago
    It’s also a grab at Grab, who just announced their mini apps a couple of weeks ago: https://www.grab.com/sg/press/others/grab-launches-third-party-partner-apps-within-grab-app-offering-more-everyday-services-for-everyday-needs/ https://www.grab.com/sg/press/others/grab-launches-third-par...
    • nandomrumber 11mo ago
      Shouldn’t we presume that Grab was aware of any upcoming changes. I think they call it commercial in confidence. Grab would have voluntarily entered in to an agreement with Apple. Are we ok with companies reaching an agreement to do business together on terms of their mutual agreement still?
  • Aperocky 11mo ago
    Apparently, the apps in wechat aren't transacted via Apple today anyways, maybe some will choose to do so via apple but I can't imagine to be the majority. I also think wechat have the upper hand in this relationship so Apple is unlikely to be able to do any real forcing function.
  • nandomrumber 11mo ago
    Presumably Tencent voluntarily entered in to a contract with Apple. What’s this forced business?
    • wahnfrieden 11mo ago
      k
• JumpCrisscross 11mo ago
  > seems like this might be Apple’s attempt at a version of alternative app stores, locked down by strict T&Cs Huh, I read it as them reüsing the code and contracts they built to partner with Tencent.
  • wyre 11mo ago
    Could be. I’m not familiar with their Tencent contracts.
    • JumpCrisscross 11mo ago
      “Apple has reached a new agreement with Tencent that will allow the company to process payments and collect a 15% commission on purchases made inside WeChat mini games and mini apps on the iPhone, establishing a major new revenue stream in China after over a year of negotiations, according to Bloomberg.” https://www.macrumors.com/2025/11/13/apple-deal-to-take-billions-of-dollars-in-wechat/ https://www.macrumors.com/2025/11/13/apple-deal-to-take-bill...
      • wyre 11mo ago
        Oh ya, there's no way this isn't an extension of those agreements with Tencent.