Apple has been busy...bans Android magazine and blocks sale of Jobs Action Figure

[igorsk]

I take it many posters in this thread haven't seen http://www.herobuilders.com/08.htm?

[Lemurion]

I just think it's predict-apple.

Apple does this kind of thing all the time. They ban things from the app store for the most inane reasons. Are they within their rights? Yes. Was it really a good idea? Probably not.

[Maggie Leung]

Originally Posted by Richey79

If people are allowed to see what they can do on other operating systems and what Apple's hardware is actually worth, they'll be able to make an informed decision on what represents the most rational buy. Let's be charitable and say that people tend to follow their heart rather than their head when buying - most - Apple products (for the time being, the iPad may remain at least partly an exception to this rule, with the lack of direct competitors).

Silly to assume that consumers don't know what they're buying simply because they don't buy what you choose to buy.

I've been happy with a string of ThinkPads and with several Apple gadgets. I buy them because they serve my needs. I don't need your charity, lol.

[Lemurion]

The thing with Apple, is that all their devices seem to work on the principle that there's only one way to do things.

Unfortunately, that's not always the case for all people. If it works for you, it works very well; if it doesn't work for you, it feels like a straight-jacket. Personally, I find the iOS ecosystem very constraining. I may get an iOS device later, but for now I much prefer Android.

Having said that, I'm typing this post on a Mac.

It's like everything else, what's right for one person, might not be right for another - and it's not simply because one's not aware of the options.

[Maggie Leung]

Originally Posted by Lemurion

It's like everything else, what's right for one person, might not be right for another. ...

Imagine how much further along we'd be as a civilization if people could grasp this simple idea.

[SCION]

Originally Posted by Maggie Leung

Imagine how much further along we'd be as a civilization if people could grasp this simple idea.

[SCION]

Originally Posted by Richey79

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If people are allowed to see what they can do on other operating systems and what Apple's hardware is actually worth, they'll be able to make an informed decision on what represents the most rational buy. Let's be charitable and say that people tend to follow their heart rather than their head when buying - most - Apple products (for the time being, the iPad may remain at least partly an exception to this rule, with the lack of direct competitors).

Presumptuous indeed.

[luqmaninbmore]

Originally Posted by tubemonkey

I disagree. What you're proposing involves interference from government and I object to them getting involved in trivial market issues.

Consumers need to take responsibility for their actions and not rely upon government to take the tough decisions out of their hands. IOW, if you don't like what Apple is doing, then boycott their products and send them a clear message that you find their actions objectionable.

Consumers are getting lazy; and it's time they stood up to these companies and voted with their wallets.

How about they stop being consumers and start being citizens again?

[tubemonkey]

Originally Posted by luqmaninbmore

How about they stop being consumers and start being citizens again?

As long as they don't propose legislation for such trivial matters.

[Sonist]

Originally Posted by Logseman

I think just the other way around. While it is Apple's business what comes in and out of the AppStore, and therefore I see no issue with them blocking the Android magazine, I wouldn't say Steve Jobs has any claim not to be reproduced as a doll. His name and appearance are not copyrighted though I'm sure he'd like that. Bullying companies into not producing dolls of him seems ridiculous IMO.

Uhm, you just turned the well established common law of right of publicity on its head....

Using a person's likeness for commercial purposes without their permission is a tort and SJ is perfectly within his rights to sue the doll maker and make them disgorge all profits, plus possibly collect other damages.

As to the banning th Android magazine app, sure, Apple is within its rights, but technically, by the same token, Google can refuse all Apple-related ads, and Amazon can refuse to carry any iPad-related magazines or books (because they compete with its Kindle). It's shortsighted and idiotic.

[Andrew H.]

Originally Posted by snipenekkid

no...why is it OK?

Because Apple owns the App Store.

When the Nook Color gets its App Store, I don't think that they'll be selling the Kindle App there.

[Metal Mick]

Hi all,

I don't like the sound of the ban, because it seems unreasonable to me. If I had an iPhone, I would not want any company deciding for me, what my reading list should be.

I did a quick search of the Android Market before posting. I can, for example download a book on how to create apps for iPhones to my Android phone, should I wish. That gives me freedom of choice, something I value highly.

Has Apple been so accommodating with its store? (A search for "Android" on the Australian store yielded no hits.) Has Apple given its reasons for banning the app?

Thankfully, I read through the article before posting here, and have not confused the word "advertise" as a synonym for "magazine." The comments below the article were quite amusing.

Cheers,

[AGB]

Originally Posted by Andrew H.

Because Apple owns the App Store.

When the Nook Color gets its App Store, I don't think that they'll be selling the Kindle App there.

We are not talking an app, but a magazine. Yes, it's a competing platform, but as a consumer I think you're defending the undefensible: You are actually condoning not only closed systems which would be fine, but behaviour that ties you even more into that system, as you apparently need another setup to read about the competition. I guess Apple is happy, though. The company has the most loyal, most blind fanbase ever.

Again, it's a magazine about Android they wont have. I guess it would be perfectly fine to make sure you couldn't read about Windows when on your Mac. Yay for closed systems, monopolistic and draconian behaviour

[Freeshadow]

as far as the doll is concerned apple was RIGHT but not because of the doll as some heremight think - it was the stand shaped as the company logo. thats apples protected stuff and they are free to stop everybody who reuses it w/o paying

[HansTWN]

Originally Posted by AGB

We are not talking an app, but a magazine. Yes, it's a competing platform, but as a consumer I think you're defending the undefensible: You are actually condoning not only closed systems which would be fine, but behaviour that ties you even more into that system, as you apparently need another setup to read about the competition. I guess Apple is happy, though. The company has the most loyal, most blind fanbase ever.

Again, it's a magazine about Android they wont have. I guess it would be perfectly fine to make sure you couldn't read about Windows when on your Mac. Yay for closed systems, monopolistic and draconian behaviour

If you buy an iPhone or iPad that is what you get. They are quite upfront about it, so you make your decision before getting one. Those who don't like it (myself included) can just buy something else. This behavior is definitely legal, although for me it is just one of the many reasons I will never buy an Apple product again. If they can think of a way to prevent users from reading about Windows on a Mac, they will implement it, don't you think?