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Apple Says iOS Developers Have 'Multiple' Ways of Reaching Users and Are 'Far From Limited' to Using Only the App Store
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Thank You, this is a perfect example that a user does have the option to purchase products from multiple different manufacturers that offer competing products.
As much as it might sting, a good point is kind of being made. But rules are everywhere and companies need to follow them too.
I usually am in favor of “wild wild west” and “let the the market decide”. But in this case, I have no idea what apps are doing under the hood, so as a customer, I like that the apps I need to use are forced to go through the App Store where they are scrutinized to make sure they are doing what they advertise and nothing else.
I always wonder how much depth Apple really goes when they scrutinize new apps and app updates.
The latest privacy labels is another good example.
The latest privacy labels is another good example.
Where's the lie?
For our app, we encourage each user to provide us with their for personal phone mumber and email so we can call them to provide support... for example if a support email doesn't make sense and I can fix their problem faster by asking for details over the phone.
Users can of course not provide us with contact details, and not receive that level of support, which is also good. They should have a choice and it should also be easy enough to quickly buy the app with a couple taps and no typing.
Who knows. Hopefully, customer demand keeps Apple motivated, but I also understand it’s simply not possible to catch everything with the volume of apps increasing every day in iOS. I think just the reasonable possibility of being caught and facing rejection or even expulsion should help keep most developers honest.
Just because they disagree doesn’t mean they are Apple apologists, just like just because they agree doesn’t mean they are Apple haters. Apple is sometimes right, sometimes wrong. Anyone who thinks otherwise is irrational. There are definitely two reasonable sides to this one.
So you knew this before you bought, right? Why did you buy? And I’d bet big money you won’t reply either.Lies, lies, lies...once i fully paid for my device, i should be able to side load the software i purchase separately. Glad this is finally in court.
What pile of manure from Apple. Someone with only an IOS device cannot readily download iOS specific apps on the internet, without jumping through a bunch of software obstacles and possibly putting their device and data at risk.
Actually oops, I realized the free market HAS decided since people aren’t forced to buy iOS devices.
Yes you can hear the crying years away. Such and such app bricked my iPhone and I got it on the new Apple unregulated App Store. Let’s sue Apple. They should have seen this coming. It’s Apples fault for not regulating the App Store. Who cares if some country made Apple do it it is still their fault plain and simple.
That would be Epic's job, not Apple's.Hah, then I'd like to see Fortnite running in Safari.
And which law says that? You bought the device knowing what it wasn't capable of. And if you didn't, you had 14 days to return it after purchase for a full refund (and potentially longer, if you could convincingly argue that it wasn't fit for purpose). There are plenty other devices from other vendors you can buy instead.Lies, lies, lies...
I like how when people want to defend themselves or make a claim they create a reality and then argue based on that. No Apple, the only way they get to the consumer is via the app store. Via apps. Apps rules the smartphone and smart devices. Apps faster. Apps more capable.
That being said, I am on Apple on this one. Don't like my stuff then don't buy it. There is a plethora of hardware smartphones out there and there is a free and open source smartphone OS that any one can pick up and customise it to their liking and its called Android.
Indeed this is true, there already exists many version from many companies and FOSS version like Calyx, Graphene, and LineageOS. There is also multiple app stores and a FOSS one called F-Droid and there is Aurora. Its so good, people actually choose this platform over Apple's iOS.
What are you talking about? Look above in my post.
That being said, I am on Apple on this one. Don't like my stuff then don't buy it. There is a plethora of hardware smartphones out there and there is a free and open source smartphone OS that any one can pick up and customise it to their liking and its called Android.
Indeed this is true, there already exists many version from many companies and FOSS version like Calyx, Graphene, and LineageOS. There is also multiple app stores and a FOSS one called F-Droid and there is Aurora. Its so good, people actually choose this platform over Apple's iOS.
What are you talking about? Look above in my post.
Lies, lies, lies...
After you buy it you are free to do with it whatever you want. You can load side software, or alter iOS, or jailbreak it. If you can, they won't sue you. Indeed you are free to do so.
Please don't fall into the trap of binary thinking.
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Yeah, I know. Some people find reality, really, really hard to accept when it goes against millions in marketing spend.
Yep, desparately clinging on to their endanged app store model with all the spin they can muster
I hear about a lot of shady apps getting rejected. If you’re referring to the ones that slip by, it’s impossible to catch everything.
i always tend to think Apple s playing a 'double standard'
On one hand, they give you access to enterprise account and can offer app to download on the web, while on the other hand with each iOS update, they tighten certificate standards so any app that is downloaded cant be installed/used because it fails verification from Apple.
I've tested this on latest iOS, and all the apps i've tried could download, but not install successfully. (this is even on app websites were Jailbreak was "not" required as per website.) They still failed.
But ya, people except it to be 100% on the App Store .. and it just can't be.. At least, not to the degree without the app not appearing there yet UNTIL Apple's done their fully qualified checks... Which could take a a few extra days when you raise the stakes.
On one hand, they give you access to enterprise account and can offer app to download on the web, while on the other hand with each iOS update, they tighten certificate standards so any app that is downloaded cant be installed/used because it fails verification from Apple.
I've tested this on latest iOS, and all the apps i've tried could download, but not install successfully. (this is even on app websites were Jailbreak was "not" required as per website.) They still failed.
But ya, people except it to be 100% on the App Store .. and it just can't be.. At least, not to the degree without the app not appearing there yet UNTIL Apple's done their fully qualified checks... Which could take a a few extra days when you raise the stakes.
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