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This again, Apple?
Jan 9, 2024
David Heinemeier Hansson, co-founder of 37signals, discusses the challenges faced by their app in Apple's app store, including rejections and last-minute updates. They also explore Apple's history and impact on developers, the importance of work-life balance, and their plans for progressive web applications.
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- The podcast discusses the struggle of getting an app approved by Apple's App Store, highlighting the challenges faced by 37 signals in 2020 and 2024.
- The episode criticizes Apple for their inconsistent application of guidelines, leaving developers uncertain of approval requirements.
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History of App Store Challenges
The podcast episode discusses the history of 37 signals' struggles with getting their app, Hey, approved by Apple for the App Store. They highlight the initial rejection in 2020, where Apple demanded 30% of the app's revenues and forced the use of their in-app payment system. The episode delves into the exhausting battle that ensued and how Apple eventually came up with a new rule to resolve the issue. It also mentions the specific example of other apps, like Netflix, that use pre-existing accounts to bypass in-app payments.
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