I’m confused how many people don’t seem to realize this has nothing to do with experiencing the site.
The App gets a ton of personal data they can’t get on a website.
That’s all this is. Data collection. They need you to install the App so they can access your advertising ID, better link your IP and location to your account, get you to click permission allowance, etc.
Shooting their own experience in the foot is an acceptable sacrifice.
I wonder how to look at Apple's decision to tighten privacy rules in this light. I guess companies will be less motivated to force their users to use an iOS app. So, a potential loss for Apple; then again, a potential win for Apple users... so overall a win for Apple?
As an Apple user, I can zero percent complain about their actions even if they’re 1/2 real and 1/2 marketing. At least Apple is saying the right things and even that is a win right now.
The App gets a ton of personal data they can’t get on a website.
That’s all this is. Data collection. They need you to install the App so they can access your advertising ID, better link your IP and location to your account, get you to click permission allowance, etc.
Shooting their own experience in the foot is an acceptable sacrifice.