Apple has set a new deadline of November 1, 2026 for all Patreon creators to switch from Patreon's legacy billing system to the App Store's in-app purchase system in the Patreon app on the iPhone and iPad, as reported by TechCrunch. Note: This image has been edited to include a pile of cash. Patreon is a platform where creators such as YouTubers can receive payments from fans, which can be a valuable revenue stream alongside ads and sponsorships.
  • JensSpahnpasta@feddit.orgEnglish
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    1 month ago

    To make this clear: Patreon is a platform mainly used by creators, artists, musicians to get a reliable income directly from their fans. Apple is trying to steal 30% of the income of our favorite artists.

      • Mantzy81@aussie.zoneEnglish
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        1 month ago

        Honestly I wouldn’t touch Apple products with a bargepole. I dislike closed ecosystems

        • blazeknave@lemmy.worldEnglish
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          1 month ago

          I always end up with MacBooks after startups and love to have something I can just pick up and use whereas my PC is my command center. Most of my shit is web or local web services so just need a Mozilla terminal. Also, I can’t fathom buying one out of pocket. I’ve also never had an iPhone, it doesn’t make sense to my brain.

          • Mantzy81@aussie.zoneEnglish
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            1 month ago

            So…if you’re just using web stuff, you could probably save a heap by using a Chromebook. That’s what my wife’s personal laptop is and is perfect for web stuff (and has the option of Android apps too, like Mozilla). It’s not her only computer though.

            • blazeknave@lemmy.worldEnglish
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              1 month ago

              Why the hell did you get so downvoted??? Yeah, that’s not a bad point in any way but recall my use case - never bought anything per se, just ended up with 😁

              • tabular@lemmy.worldEnglish
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                1 month ago

                Perhaps a Chromebook is not much better in terms of freedom than an Apple product? I heard they’re often e-waste in schools.