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Originally Posted by Barty
Microsoft cannot do that to iTunes, unless they're going to require ALL software vendors to do the same. Your analogy is off. Apple is not picking on amazon or any particular vendor. That is just their blanket policy.
I do think Apple needs to rethink subscription model. It makes sense to collect 30% from normal apps, because well let's face it, without the platform, those apps don't exist. Think angry birds, for ex. iOs is the 800lb gorilla. They're like the only kid on the block with a nintendo, so if you want to play, you gotta suck up to the kid. Yes there is android, but so far, something like 80% of app revenue belongs to iOs. Would you rather sell $80 worth of app, and give 30% to apple, or $20 worth and give 10% to google?
For something like the Daily, 30% is workable, because the iPad is the only game in town now. Competition is forthcoming, but still one year behind.
For the kindle and services like pandora, 30% is unworkable. Expect a revolt and a compromise from apple. And if apple doesn't, well content providers can take their ball and go home.
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But then, let's face it. Without the applications, the Apple phone wouldn't exist. So your analogy is off too.