Comments on: If iPhone Can Call Home, Why Were Others Penalized?

By: Med

Med — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 18:06:23 +0000

we’re on the same page- tracking and building databases of personal information would be a real slap in the face. I certainly hope that isn’t happening, and don’t believe it to be- nor is there any evidence that it is.

I suspect Apple has simply established a system for ensuring the applications being placed on the iPhones 1) don’t break any laws, 2) don’t tarnish the overall user experience that consumers, and the media, expect. The primary thing that sets Apple apart from the competition is the superior user experience (iPod vs Zune/others, OSX vs. Winblows, iPhone vs. all others). Poorly written iPhone applications (if unchecked or uncontrolled), would put that at “superior product” perception (right or wrong) at risk.

By: Imran Hussain

Imran Hussain — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 17:49:52 +0000

We here at Startup Meme love Apple ourselves, and given the chance would shift to Macs. Infact I’m personally getting my iPhone next month too
We’re on board with the quality they want to provide with their products. But this seems unfair to other companies who were really blasted when such tactics were discovered against them. As long as the iPhone calls home just for the app checks, it’s good, but then again, I’d like to see them announce this publicly so that people would know why it’s there. Everyone knows that the average user doesn’t read the EULA.

By: Med

Med — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 17:14:46 +0000

Sorry dope, no fanboy. Haven’t owned a Mac since college- have had to deal with piece of shit PC’s the past 8 years (as an IT consultant).

I *have* owned an iPhone for over a year, and have already experienced first hand the side affects of poorly written iPhone applications (crashing, dramatic drop in phone responsiveness, crazy long sync times, etc.). In order for Apple to maintain the “elite” quality perception they have in the marketplace, the better nip the issue in the ass. Controlling/montoriting the software that runs on their hardware, in order to ensure the quality experience users expect, I believe is good thing.

although not a “fanboy”, I do own a substantial amount of apple stock, which probably influences my opinion on the matter.

By: Imran Hussain

Imran Hussain — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 16:53:42 +0000

oh wait, do I have a fanboy crying out of his ass?? I’m not surprised get real, idiot.

By: Med

Med — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 16:28:18 +0000

you’re a . seriously, it’s to make sure the vast majority of users have a good user experience. I’d prefer that 100x over, then having the iPhone turn into a buggy piece of shit (ala MS product) due to poorly written applications.

By: BlogsDNA

BlogsDNA — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 04:11:36 +0000

Some thing fishy here..

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yahoo's web hosting — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 00:08:34 +0000

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