This isnt a surprise, though.
The Cupertino-based company considers any app that provides digital content a reader app.
Think of magazines, newspapers, books, audio, music, or video.
However, there are many layers and conditions to this.
One of the most important ones is that apps still cant tell customers about their payment plans and offers.
So your link cant say Sign up for our service for just $5.99.
It’s free, every week, in your inbox.
The new change is kinda significant for some apps especially Netflix.
But you cant pay for the plans on the app.
You canread all about it here.
As a developer, first, fill outa formto get approved for the External Link Account Entitlement.
Of course, the final approval still rests with the company when you submit the app.
While it makes signing up forsomeaccounts, a tiny bit easier, most things are still unchanged.
That’s one heck of a mixed bag.
He likes to say “Bleh.
That’s one heck of a mixed bag.
He likes to say “Bleh.”
