Apple today informed developers that, within 24 hours, prices in the Japan App Store will increase due to foreign exchange rate changes. Apple further tells developers that customers currently using subscription-based apps will be notified as needed of the shifts. This is not the first time Apple has increased prices in its App Store. Late last year, Russia prices increased, while pricing in Canada and some European regions changed in January of this year.
UK customers haven’t experienced a similar drop in prices!
Apple base their operations in Ireland for tax-minimisation purposes; Ireland uses €; £ has risen sharply vs €.
That’s Apple profiteering at our expense.
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