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Meta's ad-free scheme dares you to buy your privacy back, one euro at a time (www.theregister.com)
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[–] Zerlyna@lemmy.world 12 points 1 year ago (1 children)

So if I want both web and phone blocked it’s over $20 a month? Nope. Just don’t use it.

[–] Cloudkid@lemmus.org 2 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

No, I don't think so, two different price because AppStore and PlayStore take cut around 30% when you purchase through them. Meta is passing Apple and Google tax to costumers if they choose.

[–] Zerlyna@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

The point I’m trying to make is that I have to buy both?

[–] Cloudkid@lemmus.org 7 points 1 year ago (2 children)

I think you should read the article

Regardless of where a user makes the purchase, the subscription will apply to all linked Facebook and Instagram accounts in a user's Accounts Center

[–] Zerlyna@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago

I did and missed that thank you.

[–] ChaoticNeutralCzech@feddit.de 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Why would anyone pay extra 2 €/month for what is basically minor one-time convenience?

[–] Cloudkid@lemmus.org 1 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

One reason is because Apple and Google make canceling monthly renewal easy, but mostly because people aren't aware they can get better deal in web. It against Apple and Google ToS for an app to redirect their user to website for payment.