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So in summary: iTunes doesn't allow open devices, AT&T and Apple's single-provider agreement is bad, App Store approval sucks, App Store approval sucks, App Sto
by ROFISH 17y ago
So in summary: iTunes doesn't allow open devices, AT&T and Apple's single-provider agreement is bad, App Store approval sucks, App Store approval sucks, App Store approval sucks.
As much as I want the above fixed, I'm really, really tired of seeing the same tired, old problems listed on HN without a proper solution that doesn't involve the words "boycott" or "jailbreak". (And if there isn't such a solution, I could do with a lot less whining.)
- andreyf 17y agoAs much as I want the above fixed, I'm really, really tired of seeing the same tired, old problems listed on HN without a proper solution that doesn't involve the words "boycott" or "jailbreak". (And if there isn't such a solution, I could do with a lot less whining.) How about "whining where people will read it" until it hurts Apple's brand more than anti-competitive practices help them?
- scythe 17y ago>without a proper solution that doesn't involve the words "boycott" or "jailbreak" Why not buy a different phone, perhaps one that does what you want?
- ROFISH 17y agoActually, I like the iPhone as is. While I think openness and freedom is nice and will further advance all platforms, Apple's stance on the App Store (and other misgivings) doesn't personally offend me so much that I would give it up; it still is the better phone, for my personal needs. You, the reader, could have other needs. That's awesome. That's why, I guess, I'm tired of the outrage. It's a tool, not a definition of my life.
- AlisdairO 17y agoWhile all of those things bug me to some degree, it irritates me that people still mention them with regard to anti-trust action. The only place where anti trust action could conceivably start to apply to apple is in the MP3 player space, and even that's open to debate.