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Originally Posted by Lemurion
Those guidelines as written make it clear that the policy is not limited to subscription content, regardless of what's been announced.
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I agree with what you've said. Now I noticed this evening that Dominos have an iphone/ipad app that allows you to order your pizzas. Now I am not being stupid here, but would Apple expect Domino's to cough up 30% of your order because you used the app? Specifically section 11.2 of the guidelines mentions the sale of content and services. Anyone able to confirm whether this 30% is only for digital content or would it relate to all e-commerce transactions through the apps?
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Originally Posted by stonetools
I agree, Apple benefits by having the Kindle and Nook apps on the Ipad. Unfortunately, you seem to miss that Amazon and B&N benefit hugely, to the tune of millions of dollars of books that would not have been sold absent the presence of these apps on IOS. Amazon and B&N understand this, which is why no-one is rushing for the door.
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Ummm the reason no-one is running out the door is because until apparently June when the apps will get pulled....well it is business as usual. So for the next 3-4 months Amazon/B&N/Kobo and others don't have to lift a finger. That is why no-one is running away. Not being privy to what is being communicated between those big companies and Apple, but it wouldn't surprise me at all if the terms of signing to the new terms right now makes them effective as of right now. So if these new terms will cost people more in the long run...well the longer it can be held off agreeing to them the better off financially they shall be.
I'd also like to ask, how do you know that these companies benefit hugely from apps in IOS?? Seriously from my reading/research it appears most users of the Kindle apps already own a Kindle anyway (and Nook/Kobo etc) and utilise the app as a means of convenience. In terms of complete new customers who own just an iDevice and use the Kindle app....I seriously think the number would be small.