It's Apple's platform. I agree that a 30% cut is a bit too much, and there could be tiers introduced based on company size, revenue, etc., but to manage this would probably be a bit too much for them, although it would be beneficial for small startups.
But then again, what would the Microsoft do if they were in their position, suddenly play fair?
Wrong. Every politician with decision power have already blindly hopped on the i-bandwagon and will not want to oppose Apple in any way because, hey, it works, and it is not like they even want to have any insight on this matter.
Personally having a degree in languages and engaging in the academic circle made me a lot better person overall. Even though my degree and employment career are stark opposites, at least I got the time to think and explore under the guise of "academic development". Then again, I was a student in Norway and our educational system is a bit less costly than compared to the US. I am satisfied with my career so far and it does only seem to be better from now on, building on the knowledge I accumulated by having some years as a student.
This is really cool and I hope to have a bendable phone next. I am beginning to hate the increasingly massive sizes of phones recently and this is a welcome feature to offset that so that I can actually bend and stretch my legs without having to adjust the massive bulge in my pocket.:3
Anything else suggested in order to curb free speech to "protect" the children is stupid and whoever came up with those ideas should be hung by sunset.
I like anonymity in certain cases and would defend the right to stay anonymous, but when you cannot stay anonymous anymore the "oppressors" have won. Just like calling someone here on/. "Anonymous Coward" is a sign in itself of the general view on anonymous people which is quite immature, and ready for a change into something more neutral like "Anonymous".
If you, or anyone, think this has anything to do with "left" or "right" you are perhaps a bit too naive to be discussing this. This has to do with simple human power grabbing and using that power to stay on top regardless of considerations for you and me. Be it the left or the right it is all a means to power to control what you will say and do, and those in charge they love it, just like the stereotypical Bond-villain. Politicians are sadly no different, using their charisma to get their points across rather than pointing to results, which is really not the way it should be.
As a developer, my first mobile product will be for Android and I'll do iOS second. My next upgrade will be from iOS to Android as I see lots of other following suit. Apple has been very accurate in shooting themselves in the foot recently with the iOS6 changes (like the new app store and the introduced artificial slowing down of the phone to make you upgrade) and a couple of minor gaffes like the maps, and at the same time charging premium for it.
I am aware of the markets right now on the Apple app store and the Google Play one, but since the latest app store changes to Apple it seems to be harder for new developers to be known and Apple is at the same time rigid with their criteria for app releases, while it seems it is easier to launch and release for Android. It seems Google Play has momentum now and I hope more game developers will make the move over to Android.
If Steve Jobs was alive he'd probably launch a counter-lawsuit against everyone and twist it so that he would have ended up with the eternal rights to anything related to even indirectly hinting to the usage of the term "memory" and then his followers would bend down even lower as he forces the latest firmware so far up their willing behinds so hard that I don't even care about karma anymore at this point.
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Android is an alternative to iOS, and is shaping up nicely to become a worthy competitor. I will be awaiting the price fixing scandals.
It's Apple's platform. I agree that a 30% cut is a bit too much, and there could be tiers introduced based on company size, revenue, etc., but to manage this would probably be a bit too much for them, although it would be beneficial for small startups.
But then again, what would the Microsoft do if they were in their position, suddenly play fair?
Impossible!
They don't need to lobby because Apple zealotry is unfortunately strong enough as it is.
Wrong. Every politician with decision power have already blindly hopped on the i-bandwagon and will not want to oppose Apple in any way because, hey, it works, and it is not like they even want to have any insight on this matter.
Of course, but this is much harder to do anything about so all they can do is let it slide and hope for the best.
Get your ass to Mars!
I can't wait to be able to streammonstering the latest olympic events. #objectchucking #staged Kappa
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Judging by your reading comprehension it seems a bit more reading would be in order.
Personally having a degree in languages and engaging in the academic circle made me a lot better person overall. Even though my degree and employment career are stark opposites, at least I got the time to think and explore under the guise of "academic development". Then again, I was a student in Norway and our educational system is a bit less costly than compared to the US. I am satisfied with my career so far and it does only seem to be better from now on, building on the knowledge I accumulated by having some years as a student.
This is really cool and I hope to have a bendable phone next. I am beginning to hate the increasingly massive sizes of phones recently and this is a welcome feature to offset that so that I can actually bend and stretch my legs without having to adjust the massive bulge in my pocket. :3
Must... not... make... employment... at... RIM... joke...
This movie.
...you really have to think of the children.
Anything else suggested in order to curb free speech to "protect" the children is stupid and whoever came up with those ideas should be hung by sunset.
I like anonymity in certain cases and would defend the right to stay anonymous, but when you cannot stay anonymous anymore the "oppressors" have won. Just like calling someone here on /. "Anonymous Coward" is a sign in itself of the general view on anonymous people which is quite immature, and ready for a change into something more neutral like "Anonymous".
Curious to see what it will be.
Yes, they might just have really bad taste in nipples too!
If you, or anyone, think this has anything to do with "left" or "right" you are perhaps a bit too naive to be discussing this. This has to do with simple human power grabbing and using that power to stay on top regardless of considerations for you and me. Be it the left or the right it is all a means to power to control what you will say and do, and those in charge they love it, just like the stereotypical Bond-villain. Politicians are sadly no different, using their charisma to get their points across rather than pointing to results, which is really not the way it should be.
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Big Bother.
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As a developer, my first mobile product will be for Android and I'll do iOS second. My next upgrade will be from iOS to Android as I see lots of other following suit. Apple has been very accurate in shooting themselves in the foot recently with the iOS6 changes (like the new app store and the introduced artificial slowing down of the phone to make you upgrade) and a couple of minor gaffes like the maps, and at the same time charging premium for it.
I am aware of the markets right now on the Apple app store and the Google Play one, but since the latest app store changes to Apple it seems to be harder for new developers to be known and Apple is at the same time rigid with their criteria for app releases, while it seems it is easier to launch and release for Android. It seems Google Play has momentum now and I hope more game developers will make the move over to Android.
If they really want to get rid of so much money so quickly they could just fund someone's Kickstarter, or give it to me!
Obligatory Mythbusters cockroaches & nuclear blast clip.
If Steve Jobs was alive he'd probably launch a counter-lawsuit against everyone and twist it so that he would have ended up with the eternal rights to anything related to even indirectly hinting to the usage of the term "memory" and then his followers would bend down even lower as he forces the latest firmware so far up their willing behinds so hard that I don't even care about karma anymore at this point.