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Those who bought the Nook or Reader knew that from the outset. This isn't a move against Amazon - I expect that Amazon isn't going to lose any sleep over pullin

Those who bought the Nook or Reader knew that from the outset. This isn't a move against Amazon - I expect that Amazon isn't going to lose any sleep over pulling their app from the Apple App Store. This is (would be should Apple enforce this against established players) a move against people who bought Apple products expecting certain services to be provided, much like Sony's decision to remove the OtherOS feature from the Playstation. Only unlike Sony's removal of the OtherOS feature, Apple doesn't need people to buy Apps through them to turn a profit.

jstevens85 16y ago
My understanding is that no services have been removed. Users can still use the Kindle and Nook apps, and can continue to buy books using the Amazon and B&N websites.
Samuel_Michon 16y ago
"Amazon isn't going to lose any sleep over pulling their app from the Apple App Store." There are 160 million devices that run Apple's iOS, including 15 million iPads. Amazon has sold less than 10 million Kindles. Amazon customers want to read ebooks on their mobile devices, not on a desktop computer. Amazon knows this, they can't afford to leave iOS. In the most extreme scenario they'll offer a web app for MobileSafari instead of a native app, circumventing the App Store.