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That yesterday Tim Cook stated a bunch of times under oath that they treat every company the same with regards to App Store policy and fees. Except Jeff Bezos g

That yesterday Tim Cook stated a bunch of times under oath that they treat every company the same with regards to App Store policy and fees. Except Jeff Bezos got a special deal directly from Tim Cook. So this is potentially evidence of perjury.

ziddoap 6y ago
That's fair, he probably shouldn't lie under oath I agree. The article has a very small paragraph about that, and the remaining 95% was just discussing that a deal was made. I guess since Bloomberg gave much more weight to the fact a deal was struck (rather than weighting the fact that Cook potentially lied under oath), I was focusing on the wrong thing.
- ocdtrekkie 6y ago
  It's pretty risky for a news organization to directly accuse one of the most powerful men in America of a crime. It's much easier for them to present facts and let people read that out of it. (And I nearly guarantee you the Congresspeople who spoke with him yesterday will see this article.)
  - ziddoap 6y ago
    Agree. Thanks for providing the context, I have not been watching the hearings live.
newbie578 6y ago
I hope this amounts to something. Apple and others need to be held accountable, especially when there is blatant evidence. But I honestly think nothing will come of it, since Apple is America's golden boy, investors love Apple because of it's growth and consumers love their products, bordering near fanaticsm of the brand. Just look at HN and read the comments regarding Apple. Any thread which speaks something positive about Apple (even when it is fake news, like today's false claim about the App store refunds) gets upvoted to the sky, but dare say something negative about Apple and people will hunt you out of the woods. Devs sure love their Macs. P.S. Windows all the way
- ocdtrekkie 6y ago
  I have my doubts Apple (or Tim Cook) is going to end up being taken down for committing perjury. But these Congresspeople will be making recommendations and/or introducing bills on regulating these companies, and my guess is that their distaste for being lied to may tinge their attitudes as they legislate.
  - AnonC 6y ago
    > I have my doubts Apple (or Tim Cook) is going to end up being taken down for committing perjury. But these Congresspeople will be making recommendations and/or introducing bills on regulating these companies, and my guess is that their distaste for being lied to may tinge their attitudes as they legislate. Based on what’s happened with Facebook and Mark Zuckerberg so far, which is nothing substantial for the company or him, I wouldn’t worry about Apple or Tim Cook. I do believe that Apple has arbitrary policies with too many twists and turns on the App Store and that it’s high time it cleans up that part sooner though.
ghshephard 6y ago
Unless, of course, the same deal was offered to all video streaming companies.

ziddoap 6y ago

That's fair, he probably shouldn't lie under oath I agree. The article has a very small paragraph about that, and the remaining 95% was just discussing that a deal was made. I guess since Bloomberg gave much more weight to the fact a deal was struck (rather than weighting the fact that Cook potentially lied under oath), I was focusing on the wrong thing.

ocdtrekkie 6y ago
It's pretty risky for a news organization to directly accuse one of the most powerful men in America of a crime. It's much easier for them to present facts and let people read that out of it. (And I nearly guarantee you the Congresspeople who spoke with him yesterday will see this article.)
- ziddoap 6y ago
  Agree. Thanks for providing the context, I have not been watching the hearings live.

newbie578 6y ago

I hope this amounts to something. Apple and others need to be held accountable, especially when there is blatant evidence. But I honestly think nothing will come of it, since Apple is America's golden boy, investors love Apple because of it's growth and consumers love their products, bordering near fanaticsm of the brand. Just look at HN and read the comments regarding Apple. Any thread which speaks something positive about Apple (even when it is fake news, like today's false claim about the App store refunds) gets upvoted to the sky, but dare say something negative about Apple and people will hunt you out of the woods. Devs sure love their Macs. P.S. Windows all the way

ocdtrekkie 6y ago
I have my doubts Apple (or Tim Cook) is going to end up being taken down for committing perjury. But these Congresspeople will be making recommendations and/or introducing bills on regulating these companies, and my guess is that their distaste for being lied to may tinge their attitudes as they legislate.
- AnonC 6y ago
  > I have my doubts Apple (or Tim Cook) is going to end up being taken down for committing perjury. But these Congresspeople will be making recommendations and/or introducing bills on regulating these companies, and my guess is that their distaste for being lied to may tinge their attitudes as they legislate. Based on what’s happened with Facebook and Mark Zuckerberg so far, which is nothing substantial for the company or him, I wouldn’t worry about Apple or Tim Cook. I do believe that Apple has arbitrary policies with too many twists and turns on the App Store and that it’s high time it cleans up that part sooner though.

ghshephard 6y ago

Unless, of course, the same deal was offered to all video streaming companies.