Comments on: Apple denies new in-app purchase rule; Devs must enforce it by June 30?

By: DigitalRed

DigitalRed — Thu, 03 Feb 2011 20:27:00 +0000

Apple did this kind of thing way back when the company first launched with applications requiring heavy licensing fees through Apple, which almost killed their company numerous times. (Microsoft had to rescue them so that they could still have a competitor to avoid monopoly laws.)

Looks like they’re about to learn that lesson a second time?

By: KissMYiA$$

KissMYiA$$ — Wed, 02 Feb 2011 16:19:00 +0000

This just shows what a hypocritical company Apple is and Steve Jobs is–they bash Flash as proprietary and want an open web, bla, bla, bla, but wait, we don’t want you do use the web for anything, all must flow through the holy iTunes mecca.

What a crock. . . .
Just one more nail in the Apple coffin that ensures I will never purchase a single Apple device.

As far as them owning the devices. . . SORRY, Apple you don’t own the devices. The user that purchased the device does. Unless you are leasing the devices, which you are NOT, you have no say over how users should be able to use them and this is why the FCC needs to step on your proverbial neck!

By: Didier

Didier — Wed, 02 Feb 2011 13:37:00 +0000

Apple is all about power play and leverage. They own the iPhone and iPad users, who are addicted to their devices, so forcing vendors to sell through the app store means bigger revenues for Apple. Apple product users are only allowed to see the world through the Apple glasses, and they have to pay their dues when they do so. Why so many people are happy with that is beyond comprehension.

By: Russ

Russ — Wed, 02 Feb 2011 13:10:00 +0000

If true–this will be a major mistake by Apple. Could Apple really have this tin of an ear? The users want subscriptions on Kindle app–and Apple is looking to ruin the app altogether. This will not make me want to buy books on iBook. In fact the mear thought of this policy makes me want to remove iBook.

By: Johncon3

Johncon3 — Wed, 02 Feb 2011 12:44:00 +0000

The app store that has been a huge component of Apple’s success will soon be it’s downfall. Apple is becoming the poster child for corporate greed……