Apple now allows you to tip developers via in-app purchases -- and creams a bit off the top for itself

If you're particularly fond of an app, you may feel like showing your appreciation to the developer by throwing a little money in their direction. Apple is now making this possible by permitting tipping from within apps using in-app purchases. This is great news for developers who had previously found Apple cracking down on tipping, but it's also good news for Apple's finances. Updated App Store policies permit developer to enable in-app tipping, and Apple takes a 30 percent commission for this privilege. The tipping option is not the only changes in the new App Store policies. App names are… [Continue Reading]