Hi, I just unpacked an iPhone and I noticed this weird widget that was pre-added to my home-screen. Looks like it is ads! Is this a new normal behavior for Apple?

When you click on it you get redirected to the app-store to download this ticket app

  • @[email protected]
    9•1 year ago

    You are correct, this is default behaviour. Siri needs some time to train itself to understand what you want to do with your iPhone, so by default it just gives you random suggestions to see what sticks.

    The text I quoted is directed at the developer of the app. I just used it as proof that AppClips can be suggested by Siri.

    Technically this is not an ad, since as far as I know nobody got paid, but I agree that this is annoying.

    In not too familiar with the App Intents and Siri Kit frameworks, which power these suggestions, so I can’t give you more details.

    • @[email protected]OP
      2•1 year ago

      So it’s more like a “shoutout” ? I see the interest from both to have it there tho. If I purchase a ticket through the suggested app, both Apple and the seller get a cut right?

      Thanks tho, it’s clear.

      • @[email protected]
        7•1 year ago

        The 30%/15% apple tax for in-app-purchasers is applied only to software, content or features. Physical purchases, such as a ticket, are Apple-tax free.

        I won’t speculate about Apple’s motivations tho, as I am an Apple fanboy and will be annoying.

      • @FourzerotwoFAILS
        3•1 year ago

        The restaurant told Apple Maps that it has an app clip and where the restaurant is located. Because you have location permission enabled (prompted during setup) you are within range so Siri is suggesting it may be helpful for you. The gps can’t tell if you’re exactly in the store, above the store, or next to the store.

        This method is far less invasive than relying on GPS, WiFi, and Bluetooth tracking to determine if you’re actually in the restaurant.

        Your iPhone will learn your habits over time as the Siri recommendations are processed on device and not on Apples servers. You can remove Siri recommendations in widgets by holding down on it and turning the toggle off.

        The company isn’t able to pay Apple to market its app to you via Siri suggestions so technically it’s not an advert but understandable that it appears that way!