Quote:
Originally Posted by Dylrob
Apple allows other ebook providers like Amazon and Barnes & Noble to publish apps on their app store. Will Amazon ever allow a B&N app on the Kindle Fire? Probably not.
No, the real difference is that the Kindle Fire is vehicle for selling Amazon's digital content. While Apple has its own content services, they're more concerned with selling hardware. Having other content providers support it just makes their product look more attractive. Plus they collect 30% on all in-app purchases.
|
Good points and I agree with you they are contrasting business models. In the end both models still inconvenience the user.
Just a couple of points:
The iPad might allow content providers to sell through iTunes but many content providers have chosen not to sell content through their app to avoid paying the 30% tax. This forces consumer to go outside of the iPad system to buy content(e.g. Amazon, Kobo, B&N, Google). Those that do sell content in their app pass the cost to the consumer. Not much of a confidence if you ask me.
Kindle allows you to install 3rd party software so one can install 3rd party stores. Like Getjar appstore, Sideme, etc... without voiding the warranty or terms.
These third party stores do have other content providers like B&N, Kobo, eReader, etc... so it's easy enough to get 3rd party content on the kindle and from the apps. The inconvenience here is you cannot get the apps through Amazon so the user must learn how to sideload apps.
=X=