NEW DELHI: Cupertino-based tech giant Apple initially asked the developers to adopt the subscription based model as it is a constant source of revenue. However, some of the developers are taking advantage of this model and are tricking the users into signing up for subscriptions without their knowledge and this is creating a problem.
Now, in order to clear the air Apple recently updated its developer guidelines according to which the developers need of the apps with monthly subscription need to make the subscription guidelines clear for users. The apps should also completely explain the terms of purchase and show how users can manage and cancel their subscription.
This clearly means that now the developers will not be able to trick users into taking subscription. Along with this, users will also have access to the complete terms and conditions of the app. However, it is still to be known how the enforcement of this policy will work.
As reported by TechCrunch, there has been ample number of iOS apps which come with deceptive subscriptions and these also include some major app releases. For instance, the popular dating app Tinder advertise six-month subscription as "$8.83/mo" without making it clear that a user need to pay roughly $52 in one go.
Recently, a new bug was reported by the iPhone users. The bug enabled iPhone users to hear audio from users who have not yet accepted a video call. The bug allows iPhone user placing a call using Apple's FaceTime video calling feature to hear audio from the recipient's phone even if the recipient has not yet picked up the call. The company has now recognized the bug and has presently barred the iPhone users from using FaceTime.
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