Apple needs to open up and streamline their approval process. What has happened to this developer should scare everyone that has invested time or money in developing an iPhone app. This practice is unspeakable and very Microsftian. This is one of those moments where I don’t feel proud of being part of the Mac community.
As a believer in the free markets, Apple should change some of it’s practices and allow for a more competitive space. For instance:
-Make approvals faster and subsequent version even faster.
-Allow Shareware apps. Free limited time trials, or as the developer wishes.
-Allow for coupon creation, which could be used to provide trials, reviewers or friends and family.
-Specify the what is and not allowed in the App store to avoid problems like the Fart app or the Podcaster.
-Allow the user to change default applications, for say browser, email etc.
For more about the incident read the link below.
(Via Daring Fireball.)
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