Apple have posted a lengthy response to their fine from the EU today; while they make some points it really shows, in my opinion, how much Apple have forgotten what their primary business is - selling hardware.
Their whole attitude to iOS completely neglects that the Mac exists. The reason the Mac App Store isn’t a success is because alternative, better, options exist. The only reason the iOS App Store is a success is there is literally not another option.
Also, their:
“Today, developers compete on a level playing field on the App Store. Apps are reviewed according to a comprehensive set of rules, which are designed to protect our users.”
A level playing field (unless you’re Apple who don’t follow the rules, or Netflix / Microsoft who get special commission rates), and a comprehensive set of rules which are unequally and inconsistently applied, and frequently allow scams through.
An interesting read none the less.
Their whole attitude to iOS completely neglects that the Mac exists. The reason the Mac App Store isn’t a success is because alternative, better, options exist. The only reason the iOS App Store is a success is there is literally not another option.
Also, their:
“Today, developers compete on a level playing field on the App Store. Apps are reviewed according to a comprehensive set of rules, which are designed to protect our users.”
A level playing field (unless you’re Apple who don’t follow the rules, or Netflix / Microsoft who get special commission rates), and a comprehensive set of rules which are unequally and inconsistently applied, and frequently allow scams through.
An interesting read none the less.
