Disney Plus and Hulu just got worse to avoid Apple tax
Disney Plus and Hulu just got worse to avoid the Apple tax
Disney Plus and Hulu will no longer offer Apple App Store billing support for new and returning subscribers on iOS and iPadOS.
Disney Plus and Hulu won’t let you sign up through Apple anymore
If you want to subscribe to Disney Plus or Hulu on your iPhone, you can’t do that anymore. Support documents for Disney Plus and Hulu now say that new and returning subscribers to those streaming services can’t sign up through Apple, as reported by MacRumors.
Disney+ and Hulu Say No to Apple’s 15 to 30% Cut of the Action on Subscriptions
Disney will no longer allow you to sign up and purchase Disney+ or Hulu subscriptions through the Apple App Store.
You can no longer sign up for Hulu or Disney+ in Apple's App Store
New subscribers to Disney+ or Hulu will no longer be able to sign up through Apple's App Store, both Disney-owned platforms announced through updates to their help centers. Instead, individuals are encouraged to visit their browser sites and sign up directly with them.
Disney+ and Hulu Will No Longer Support In-App Purchases on Apple’s iOS
Disney has taken action to prevent customers from subscribing to Disney+ or Hulu through Apple’s App Store, removing the subscription fee liability.
You can no longer subscribe to Disney Plus or Hulu through the Apple App Store — here’s why
Streaming services have started to turn away from Apple's in-app billing, most recently Disney+ and Hulu.Apple has, in the past, required any streaming apps available in its app store to provide a way for users to subscribe directly through the app.
Hulu, Disney+ Ditch iOS App Store Sign-Ups
Disney joins Netflix and Spotify in bypassing the 'Apple tax.' Hulu and Disney+ users are now redirected from the iOS app to their respective websites to buy or renew a subscription.
You can’t sign up for Hulu or Disney+ on the App Store anymore
You can no longer sign up for Hulu or Disney+ through Apple's App Store, as Disney tries to avoid Apple's IAP fees.
Hulu and Disney+ No Longer Support Signups and Payment Using App Store
Disney is no longer allowing its customers to sign up for and purchase subscriptions to Hulu or Disney+ through Apple's App Store, cutting
Hulu Discontinuing the Disney+ Add-On to Encourage More Bundle Use
Formerly, customers could add Disney+ to their Hulu account for an extra $2 per month. Customers curious about Disney+ now have fewer choices to sign up for the service. Previously, Disney allowed new subscribers to sign up for a Disney+ subscription as an add-on to Hulu,
Disney+: iPhone app removes in-app subscriptions, bypasses Apple commission
Following other streaming giants, Disney also wants to save itself the Apple commission, amounting to up to 30 percent.
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You can no longer sign up for Disney+ and Hulu via the App Store
In an attempt to avoid paying Apple's App Store fees, Disney has removed the ability for users to pay for Disney+ or Hulu ...