Netflix Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX) has decided to discontinue billing through Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) for its long-term subscribers. The streaming giant will now require these subscribers to pay directly through Netflix.
What Happened: Netflix has started to remove its long-term subscribers from their Apple iTunes billing plans. These subscribers will now have to pay Netflix directly using a credit or debit card, reported The Verge.
This change applies to all basic plan members who were using an iTunes payment method.
Netflix representative Momo Zhao confirmed the news, stating that the change is now in effect. This means that subscribers who have been enjoying the old $9.99 price for years will now have to switch to direct billing or accept a price hike for the same plan.
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In late 2018, Netflix stopped in-app subscriptions entirely, indicating its unwillingness to pay Apple, the report noted.
Why It Matters: While Netflix and Apple have a long standing relationship, the streaming giant in January announced that it would not be developing an app for the Apple Vision Pro, suggesting users watch its programming via the web.
This was seen as a significant setback for Apple, given its focus on entertainment content for the new device.
Netflix’s Co-CEO, Greg Peters, also downplayed the market relevance of Apple's first-generation mixed reality headset, stating that the market for the device isn’t large enough to warrant an investment in app development.
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