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On 18 April 2023, Reddit announced it would charge companies for access to its [[application programming interface]] (API).<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.engadget.com/reddit-will-charge-companies-for-api-access-citing-ai-training-concerns-184935783.html |title=Reddit will charge companies for API access, citing AI training concerns |date=18 April 2023 |last=Bonk |first=Lawrence |work=[[Engadget]] |access-date=31 May 2023}}</ref> Huffman told ''[[The New York Times]]'' that the "Reddit corpus of data is really valuable".<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/18/technology/reddit-ai-openai-google.html |title=Reddit Wants to Get Paid for Helping to Teach Big A.I. Systems |date=18 April 2023 |last=Isaac |first=Mike |work=[[The New York Times]] |access-date=31 May 2023}}</ref> On 31 May, Selig announced on Reddit that Reddit plans on charging {{USD|12000}} for 50 million requests; in April, Apollo made 7 billion requests, coming out to {{USD|1.7}} million per month or {{USD|20}} million a year. The decision threatens the longevity of Selig, who doesn't have "that kind of money" nor knows how to pay for it.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.theverge.com/2023/5/31/23743993/reddit-apollo-client-api-cost |title=A developer says Reddit could charge him $20 million a year to keep his app working |date=31 May 2023 |last=Roth |first=Emma |work=[[The Verge]] |access-date=31 May 2023}}</ref> The API changes will take place on 19 June.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.engadget.com/reddit-app-developer-says-the-sites-new-api-rules-will-cost-him-20-million-a-year-203911487.html |title=Reddit app developer says the site’s new API rules will cost him $20 million a year |date=31 May 2023 |last=Bell |first=Karissa |work=[[Engadget]] |access-date=31 May 2023}}</ref> The decision to limit access to "mature content" within Reddit's API could also affect Apollo.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2023/05/reddit-welcomes-nsfw-desktop-image-uploads-ahead-of-imgurs-ban/ |title=Reddit welcomes NSFW desktop image uploads ahead of Imgur's ban |date=12 May 2023 |last=Harding |first=Scharon |work=[[Ars Technica]] |access-date=31 May 2023}}</ref>
On 18 April 2023, Reddit announced it would charge companies for access to its [[application programming interface]] (API).<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.engadget.com/reddit-will-charge-companies-for-api-access-citing-ai-training-concerns-184935783.html |title=Reddit will charge companies for API access, citing AI training concerns |date=18 April 2023 |last=Bonk |first=Lawrence |work=[[Engadget]] |access-date=31 May 2023}}</ref> Reddit CEO Steve Huffman told ''[[The New York Times]]'' that the "Reddit corpus of data is really valuable".<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/18/technology/reddit-ai-openai-google.html |title=Reddit Wants to Get Paid for Helping to Teach Big A.I. Systems |date=18 April 2023 |last=Isaac |first=Mike |work=[[The New York Times]] |access-date=31 May 2023}}</ref> On 31 May, Selig announced on Reddit that Reddit plans on charging {{USD|12000}} for 50 million requests; in April, Apollo made 7 billion requests, coming out to {{USD|1.7}} million per month or {{USD|20}} million a year. The decision threatens the longevity of Selig, who doesn't have "that kind of money" nor knows how to pay for it.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.theverge.com/2023/5/31/23743993/reddit-apollo-client-api-cost |title=A developer says Reddit could charge him $20 million a year to keep his app working |date=31 May 2023 |last=Roth |first=Emma |work=[[The Verge]] |access-date=31 May 2023}}</ref> The API changes will take place on 19 June.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.engadget.com/reddit-app-developer-says-the-sites-new-api-rules-will-cost-him-20-million-a-year-203911487.html |title=Reddit app developer says the site’s new API rules will cost him $20 million a year |date=31 May 2023 |last=Bell |first=Karissa |work=[[Engadget]] |access-date=31 May 2023}}</ref> The decision to limit access to "mature content" within Reddit's API could also affect Apollo.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2023/05/reddit-welcomes-nsfw-desktop-image-uploads-ahead-of-imgurs-ban/ |title=Reddit welcomes NSFW desktop image uploads ahead of Imgur's ban |date=12 May 2023 |last=Harding |first=Scharon |work=[[Ars Technica]] |access-date=31 May 2023}}</ref>


On 8 June, Selig announced that Apollo would cease development and shut down on 30 June through his [[Twitter]] account and a Reddit post. Selig alleged that Huffman told employees that he attempted to blackmail the company for {{USD|10}} million.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.theverge.com/2023/6/8/23754183/apollo-reddit-app-shutting-down-api |title=Apollo for Reddit is shutting down |date=8 June 2023 |last=Peters |first=Jay |work=[[The Verge]] |access-date=8 June 2023}}</ref>
On 8 June, Selig announced that Apollo would cease development and shut down on 30 June through his [[Twitter]] account and a Reddit post. Selig alleged that Huffman told employees that he attempted to blackmail the company for {{USD|10}} million.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.theverge.com/2023/6/8/23754183/apollo-reddit-app-shutting-down-api |title=Apollo for Reddit is shutting down |date=8 June 2023 |last=Peters |first=Jay |work=[[The Verge]] |access-date=8 June 2023}}</ref>

Revision as of 15:50, 14 June 2023

Apollo for Reddit
Developer(s)Christian Selig
Initial release23 October 2017; 6 years ago (2017-10-23)
Operating systemiOS, iPadOS
TypeReddit client
LicenseProprietary
Websiteapolloapp.io

Apollo for Reddit is a third-party Reddit client for iOS and iPadOS. It was created by Christian Selig, a former Apple intern, in October 2017.

Usage and design

Apollo was created with consideration for Apple's official iOS guidelines for apps, and features a gesture-based design.[1] Comments from new Reddit accounts can be highlighted to help users spot trolls and comments from the moderation bot AutoModerator can be hidden.[2] Apollo's text editor is compatible with Markdown.[3] A Tamagotchi-like critter, referred to as "Pixel Pals", appears above the display cutout of the iPhone 14 Pro and its Max version in the app.[4] For iOS 16, Apollo was updated to support lock screen widgets.[5]

In comparison to Reddit's official app, Apollo does not feature advertisements for non-paying users. However, customizable gesture controls, multiple accounts, and creating posts is locked behind a US$5 minimum known as "Apollo Pro". For US$1 per month, users can pay for "Apollo Ultra", which features push notifications and custom themes.[6] Notifications were overhauled in May 2022.[7]

History

I really think an iOS app should look and feel like an iOS app, and an Android app should respect Material Design. I think designing for the middle results in a clunky experience where the potential of both platforms is never realized to the fullest. Apollo is an iOS app period, built to take advantage of iOS features and feel like a beautiful, familiar iOS app.

Christian Selig, in a Reddit post announcing Apollo.[1]

Launch

In October 2014, Reddit acquired Alien Blue, a third-party Reddit client for iOS. Alien Blue was pulled from the App Store and Google Play Store in April 2016; in its wake, Reddit announced its own app.[8] Former Apple intern Christian Selig,[9] seeking to emulate Alien Blue, announced Apollo on 23 October 2017, after two years of development.[1] He used the app's popularity to raise money to raise CA$27,335 for the Nova Scotia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty for his 26th birthday in July 2019.[10]

Reddit API changes

Main article: Reddit § 2023 API changes

On 18 April 2023, Reddit announced it would charge companies for access to its application programming interface (API).[11] Reddit CEO Steve Huffman told The New York Times that the "Reddit corpus of data is really valuable".[12] On 31 May, Selig announced on Reddit that Reddit plans on charging US$12,000 for 50 million requests; in April, Apollo made 7 billion requests, coming out to US$1.7 million per month or US$20 million a year. The decision threatens the longevity of Selig, who doesn't have "that kind of money" nor knows how to pay for it.[13] The API changes will take place on 19 June.[14] The decision to limit access to "mature content" within Reddit's API could also affect Apollo.[15]

On 8 June, Selig announced that Apollo would cease development and shut down on 30 June through his Twitter account and a Reddit post. Selig alleged that Huffman told employees that he attempted to blackmail the company for US$10 million.[16]

Reception

Lifehacker called Apollo the best Reddit app for iOS in 2022,[2] while Vice called it the best Reddit app.[17] TechCrunch called it "beautiful, clean and modern".[18]

References

  1. ^ a b c Rossignol, Joe (23 October 2017). "Beautiful, Modern, and Fast Reddit Client 'Apollo' Launches for iPhone and iPad After Years of Development". MacRumors. Retrieved 31 May 2023.
  2. ^ a b Parab, Pranay (1 February 2022). "The Best Apps and Extensions You Should Install If You Use Reddit". Lifehacker. Retrieved 31 May 2023.
  3. ^ Terpstra, Brett (31 August 2018). "Apollo Makes Reddit Beautiful For iOS Users". Lifehacker. Retrieved 31 May 2023.
  4. ^ Bonifacic, Igor (17 September 2022). "Apollo update transforms the iPhone 14 Pro's Dynamic Island into a home for 'Pixel Pals'". Engadget. Retrieved 31 May 2023.
  5. ^ Perez, Sarah (14 September 2022). "Apollo's app brings Reddit to your iOS 16 Lock Screen". TechCrunch. Retrieved 31 May 2023.
  6. ^ Coombes, Lloyd (29 June 2022). "How to make the most of Apollo for Reddit on iOS and Android for beginners". TechRadar. Retrieved 31 May 2023.
  7. ^ Clover, Juli (23 May 2022). "Reddit App 'Apollo' Gets Major Update With New Notification Experience". MacRumors. Retrieved 31 May 2023.
  8. ^ Yeung, Ken (7 April 2016). "Reddit scraps Alien Blue in favor of in-house built iOS and Android apps". VentureBeat. Retrieved 31 May 2023.
  9. ^ Robinson, Kylie (11 October 2021). "How this full-time independent developer made thousands from a 'weekend project' iPhone app for avoiding the AMP links that lots of users despise". Business Insider. Retrieved 31 May 2023.
  10. ^ Cooke, Alex (23 July 2019). "'A lot of tails wagging' after app developer raises $27K for Nova Scotia SPCA". Canadian Broadcasting Company. Retrieved 31 May 2023.
  11. ^ Bonk, Lawrence (18 April 2023). "Reddit will charge companies for API access, citing AI training concerns". Engadget. Retrieved 31 May 2023.
  12. ^ Isaac, Mike (18 April 2023). "Reddit Wants to Get Paid for Helping to Teach Big A.I. Systems". The New York Times. Retrieved 31 May 2023.
  13. ^ Roth, Emma (31 May 2023). "A developer says Reddit could charge him $20 million a year to keep his app working". The Verge. Retrieved 31 May 2023.
  14. ^ Bell, Karissa (31 May 2023). "Reddit app developer says the site's new API rules will cost him $20 million a year". Engadget. Retrieved 31 May 2023.
  15. ^ Harding, Scharon (12 May 2023). "Reddit welcomes NSFW desktop image uploads ahead of Imgur's ban". Ars Technica. Retrieved 31 May 2023.
  16. ^ Peters, Jay (8 June 2023). "Apollo for Reddit is shutting down". The Verge. Retrieved 8 June 2023.
  17. ^ Koebler, Jason (8 June 2023). "Apollo, the Best Reddit App, Is Shutting Down Because of Reddit's New Fees". Vice. Retrieved 8 June 2023.
  18. ^ Perez, Sarah (27 October 2017). "Apollo for iOS is the only Reddit app you need". TechCrunch. Retrieved 31 May 2023.
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