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I've owned two Windows Mobile phones over the past 5 years. Both allowed me complete access to install any third-party applications, in spite the fact they were
by tshtf 17y ago
I've owned two Windows Mobile phones over the past 5 years. Both allowed me complete access to install any third-party applications, in spite the fact they were on third-party cellular network. Same for Nokia. No application vetting whatsoever. Mobile platforms tend to separate critical functions in the radio from what a developer can do with the exposed APIs.
Of course neither had an app store, but there were no controls in place for these platforms, and the cellular networks are still up.
- tjogin 17y agoApple's actual reason for the approval process is quality control. And by quality control, I mean everything from ensuring a lack of bugs to a polished interface and, last but certainly not least, lack of malware. Apple wants people to actually buy apps — imagine that. And how do you accomplish that? Make absolutely sure that users don't for even a second think that the app they're interested in might be crap or malware. Nothing kills spontaneous app shopping like a fear of malware, that's what Apple wants to make sure stays out of their garden.
- tshtf 17y agoI agree with you entirely. My comment was in response to parents contention that lack of a vetting process put third party cellular networks at risk.