just so this doesn’t overwhelm our front page too much, i think now’s a good time to start consolidating discussions. existing threads will be kept up, but unless a big update comes let’s try to keep what’s happening in this thread instead of across 10.

developments to this point:

The Verge is on it as usual, also–here’s their latest coverage (h/t @dirtmayor@beehaw.org):

other media coverage:

  • skater@beehaw.orgEnglish
    8·
    1 year ago

    I believe that is correct; i.e., the $500k is gross, not net. It doesn’t account for his other expenses, either.

    • Klinkertinlegs@beehaw.orgEnglish
      1·
      1 year ago

      So even if his other costs were half what Apple takes, it’s about 1/10 of what the api would cost him. Dang.