I'm Sorry, Apple, But You're Stupid
Posted by junger - 02/29/08 at 11:02:45 am
If this is true, Apple has to be one of the dumbest companies on the face of the earth.
iPhone/iPod SDK: Apple to approve, distribute apps, limit add-ons:
The most controversial aspect of Apple’s SDK plan is its intention to formally approve or deny all SDK-based software releases for its devices. Our sources confirm that Apple will act as a gatekeeper for applications, deciding which are and are not worthy of release, and publishing only approved applications to the iTunes Store; a process that will less resemble the iTunes Store’s massive directory of podcasts than its sale of a limited variety of iPod Games.
Seriously, wtf is this company thinking? There is a MASSIVE market for jailbroken iPhone apps. People love them! They want them! And they'll do anything to get them!
Why would Apple even consider being the gatekeeper for applications? It's beyond obvious that consumers want access to custom apps. Why else would someone build a piano app, an NES emulator and a porn browser (NSFW)?
Why would you prevent people from getting access to content and software that they want? It's obviously not working now … why would it work in the future?
I can understand why Apple would want to distribute the apps through iTunes (even though Boing Boing says this is bad). Finding podcasts (for me) has never been easier than with iTunes.
But Apple isn't vetting podcasts for their content. And they shouldn't be vetting apps either. It's moronic. It really is.
Apple, get with the times. Or you're going to have even more backlash against you.
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Man I hope that isn't true. I totally agree that this would be a very silly move on Apple's part.
Comment by Brent — February 29, 2008 #
Why not wait until they announce plans before claiming Apple is stupid?
No reason to think Apple won't have reasonable limitations on Applications. Obviously Apple can't make it too easy for people to release unlocking/hacking software etc.
Comment by Ben Drawbaugh — February 29, 2008 #
Sure, but there's a difference between limiting app development and approving apps for use.
I understand the whole idea of Apple being a closed system and their need for control, but even they can look at the black market for apps and see that the demand and interest is there.
This commenter on Gizmodo said it best:
http://tinyurl.com/2ulbjk
Apple COO Quote "Developers will only be limited to their imaginations"
Looks like their imaginations are then limited by Apple Inc, Cupertino CA
Comment by junger — February 29, 2008 #