Netflix tests payment system that bypasses iTunes billing on iOS

21 August 2018
Let’s hope that Netflix has better luck than Spotify did.

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  • 23 Aug 2018

sr777, 22 Aug 2018It doesn't work like that on Android. App developers can us... moreYes, you can circumvent Google's payment system.... however the terms of the Play Store stipulates that In-App-Purchases are meant to be taxed 30% by Google.

This is to stop developers from selling their $9 Apps for free, and just making the users pay $9 via I-A-P and cutting out Google from the transaction. And any App caught doing that may/will be pulled, the developer may be suspended, and monies owing may even be court actioned.

This is exactly why you can download Battle Royale (Fortnite) and play it... but to make payments for the season passes they want you to do it from their website instead, and not the App. And its the same reason why SONY stole/hijacked people's Fortnite accounts so that they're In-App-Purchases would be subject to the PlayStation Network's own taxable system (and to stop cross-play too!!).

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    • Anonymous
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    • 22 Aug 2018

    I didnt go through the App store, i subscribed directly through Netflix's website, and then just downloaded the app from the app store.

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      • 22 Aug 2018

      Anonymous, 22 Aug 2018does this only happen on iOS? what about android, does goog... moreIt doesn't work like that on Android. App developers can use their own billing method instead of going through Google's. But it is easier to use Google payments, so smaller developers go with Google payment.

        Good Luck Netflix

          iTunes has to die, Bravo Netflix and Spotify! Now when I am forced to use my iPhone it will be easier and more bearable! Praying for the day iTunes will be just a music/movies store and you can direct-transfer files from PC to iOS!

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            • Anonymous
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            • 22 Aug 2018

            Anonymous, 22 Aug 2018does this only happen on iOS? what about android, does goog... moreIndeed through google store, but Spotify and Netflix on android doesn't require to use google store to pay for the service, the app itself redirects you to the website so you can pay directly.

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              • Anonymous
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              • 22 Aug 2018

              does this only happen on iOS? what about android, does google also get a cut from the purchases made on the google store? so why not also include google

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