Comments on: There used to be an app for that http://www.allaboutiphone.net/2009/07/there-used-to-be-an-app-for-that/ Original comment and commentary, with a UK focus. Not another cut 'n' paste news site. Thu, 09 Sep 2010 07:03:39 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc By: free itunes http://www.allaboutiphone.net/2009/07/there-used-to-be-an-app-for-that/#comment-4354 free itunes Wed, 12 Aug 2009 11:45:17 +0000 http://www.allaboutiphone.net/?p=2606#comment-4354 Some good info here, I wasn't expecting to land here and start reading but looks like I did! lol Some good info here, I wasn’t expecting to land here and start reading but looks like I did! lol

]]> By: Gerry White http://www.allaboutiphone.net/2009/07/there-used-to-be-an-app-for-that/#comment-4316 Gerry White Fri, 31 Jul 2009 22:28:14 +0000 http://www.allaboutiphone.net/?p=2606#comment-4316 Oddly a twitter trended topic today was this very issue, hundreds of people linking to a blog post "I Quit The iPhone"... odd how much support there is for Google Voice! Oddly a twitter trended topic today was this very issue, hundreds of people linking to a blog post “I Quit The iPhone”… odd how much support there is for Google Voice!

]]> By: James Burland http://www.allaboutiphone.net/2009/07/there-used-to-be-an-app-for-that/#comment-4315 James Burland Thu, 30 Jul 2009 13:54:40 +0000 http://www.allaboutiphone.net/?p=2606#comment-4315 I worded a massive reply to this post and then ditch it. Not because I'm afraid of being labelled a fan boy, but because all that really needs to be said in reply is this... The App Store is unique to the history of personal computing. That Apple have thus far managed the growth of the platform so superbly, and still provide industry leading customer satisfaction is an achievement which still leaves me wide-eyed in amazed. In short, Apple's primary concern is for the growth of the platform. For that to happen in a controlled and sustainable way there will be times when they must restrict that environment. Once the platform has reached maturity I am convinced that they will open up the environment to the extent that you describe above. However, now is not the time. It may be the time for you personally, hence Jailbreaking, but it's not the right time for the platform as a whole. I worded a massive reply to this post and then ditch it. Not because I’m afraid of being labelled a fan boy, but because all that really needs to be said in reply is this…

The App Store is unique to the history of personal computing. That Apple have thus far managed the growth of the platform so superbly, and still provide industry leading customer satisfaction is an achievement which still leaves me wide-eyed in amazed.

In short, Apple’s primary concern is for the growth of the platform. For that to happen in a controlled and sustainable way there will be times when they must restrict that environment. Once the platform has reached maturity I am convinced that they will open up the environment to the extent that you describe above. However, now is not the time. It may be the time for you personally, hence Jailbreaking, but it’s not the right time for the platform as a whole.

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]]> By: Gerry White http://www.allaboutiphone.net/2009/07/there-used-to-be-an-app-for-that/#comment-4313 Gerry White Wed, 29 Jul 2009 12:24:21 +0000 http://www.allaboutiphone.net/?p=2606#comment-4313 Odd, I am sure that Steve was arguing the other case - on allaboutiphone, basically saying there was too much rubbish on the iphone already and Apple should be cautious about what they approve. For the record I am on your side (they should pretty much pubish everything that isn't 'evil') and let reviews and other methods let the good float and the other stuff sink... Odd, I am sure that Steve was arguing the other case – on allaboutiphone, basically saying there was too much rubbish on the iphone already and Apple should be cautious about what they approve. For the record I am on your side (they should pretty much pubish everything that isn’t ‘evil’) and let reviews and other methods let the good float and the other stuff sink…

]]> By: Matt Radford http://www.allaboutiphone.net/2009/07/there-used-to-be-an-app-for-that/#comment-4312 Matt Radford Tue, 28 Jul 2009 11:48:15 +0000 http://www.allaboutiphone.net/?p=2606#comment-4312 Oh, I'm fully aware that when I buy my iPhone on contract, it's essentially a higher-purchase agreement. But if you bought a computer from Dell, would you expect them to be able to tell you what you can and cannot install on your PC? Oh, I’m fully aware that when I buy my iPhone on contract, it’s essentially a higher-purchase agreement. But if you bought a computer from Dell, would you expect them to be able to tell you what you can and cannot install on your PC?

]]> By: Lexplex http://www.allaboutiphone.net/2009/07/there-used-to-be-an-app-for-that/#comment-4311 Lexplex Tue, 28 Jul 2009 11:00:12 +0000 http://www.allaboutiphone.net/?p=2606#comment-4311 Check your terms and conditions, I'm pretty sure that there's a clause in there which says that the iPhone remains the property of Apple or the service provider until your contract has ended or has been bought out in full. It's certainly present in my contract! Apple's warranty smallprint is pretty tough too - the warranty can be voided if any non-Apple-purchased 3rd party applications or accessories are used. So if you use headphones you bought from somewhere other than the Apple store and your iPhone/iPod breaks, Apple can refuse to repair the unit under warranty. Lovely people, aren't they? Check your terms and conditions, I’m pretty sure that there’s a clause in there which says that the iPhone remains the property of Apple or the service provider until your contract has ended or has been bought out in full. It’s certainly present in my contract!

Apple’s warranty smallprint is pretty tough too – the warranty can be voided if any non-Apple-purchased 3rd party applications or accessories are used. So if you use headphones you bought from somewhere other than the Apple store and your iPhone/iPod breaks, Apple can refuse to repair the unit under warranty.

Lovely people, aren’t they?

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