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The analogy doesn't work. iPhone users can only get apps from the Apple store.* Also, Rogue Amoeba isn't deceiving users. People who buy Airfoil know that it's
by AngryParsley 14y ago
The analogy doesn't work. iPhone users can only get apps from the Apple store.* Also, Rogue Amoeba isn't deceiving users. People who buy Airfoil know that it's not made by Apple.
*I know someone will bring up jailbreaking. Jailbreaking is not a solution. It's difficult, voids the warranty, and can cause issues with stability and software updates. It's a non-starter for the vast majority of users. By limiting Airfoil to jailbroken phones, Apple kills 90% of Rogue Amoeba's revenue.
- collypops 14y agoThe analogy still fits. I was suggesting that they don't build apps for iPhones, Apple TVs, Macs, etc. You can't put your chicken in a KFC bucket, even though you worked out the secret recipe. You can't put your app in an iPhone, just because you reverse-engineered a piece of technology. > By limiting Airfoil to jailbroken phones, Apple kills 90% of Rogue Amoeba's revenue. Although you're right in saying this, it's only because 100% of Airfoil's revenue comes from the App Store. If they had revenue streams outside of the App Store (by choosing a different platform or devices), Apple wouldn't be able to block a cent of that income.
- stonemetal 14y agoWhile I agree his analogy stretches it way to far, being in the app store says Apple approves of what you are doing(you know that whole approval process thing.) Apple doesn't approve so it isn't there anymore.