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		hamrickdavid on Feb 22, 2011 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Subscriptions and the new In-App Purchase requirem... I think one very interesting case is services like directv, dish networks, comcast, tivo etc. They all offer services but their apps are ancillary to the subscription service that they provide. Does Apple want Directv to offer subscriptions within the app?

extension on Feb 22, 2011 [–]

Only if the content being paid for is delivered through the app. If the app is just something like a remote control or a channel guide then I'm guessing Apple would let it slide.

treblig on Feb 22, 2011 | [–]

It's exactly this issue though. Where's the line on what Apple will "let slide"? When is something part of the core service of a product?

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