After going through the recent changes under its new CEO’s reign , now the social media platform, Twitter Inc is planning to change the pricing of its Twitter Blue subscription product to $11, from $7.99.
Why Would This Happen?
This price will be applicable if the user plans to pay for the blue subscription through its iPhone app.
On the website, it will cost $7, as per the Information reported on Wednesday, citing a person briefed on the plans
This move from Twitter is likely a pushback against Apple Inc’s 30% cut on any payments made by users via apps on the iOS operating system, as per the report.
The move of offering the lower pricing on the website is also likely to drive more users to that platform as opposed to signing up on their iPhones, noted in the report.
No Mention For Android Platform
So far, the report did not mention whether pricing would change for the Android platform as well.
Earlier in October, Elon Musk took ownership of this social media platform.
He is planning to roll out the micro blogging site’s verified service with different coloured checks for individuals, companies and governments, after a botched initial launch led to a surge in users impersonating celebrities and brands on the platform.
So far, Twitter, Apple and Google, which owns the Android operating system, did not respond to a request for comment.
Twitter Go To War With Apple
During last week, Musk listed various grievances with Apple, including the 30% fee the iPhone maker charges software developers for in-app purchases in a series of tweets.
Further, posted a meme suggesting he was willing to “go to war” with Apple rather than paying the commission.
Later On it was reported that Musk met Apple chief executive Tim Cook at the company’s headquarters.
In a later tweet, he mentioned that the misunderstanding about Twitter being removed from Apple’s app store was resolved.
