@jacobrodri_: Paying $99/year just to publish apps on the app store feels excessive...
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A tweet criticizing the $99 annual fee required to publish apps on Apple's App Store, calling it excessive.
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Paying $99/year just to publish apps on the app store feels excessive… https://t.co/PzHKp3yYbO
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