Got a tip for us?
Let us know
Become a MacRumors Supporter for $50/year with no ads, ability to filter front page stories, and private forums.
Apple Announces Winner of 1 Billion App Contest
- Thread starter MacRumors
- Start date
- Sort by reaction score
I'm pretty sure I saw reference on Apple's site to multiple winners, some being announced later. I wonder if the billionth downloader was a winner and there will be some random drawings at a later time.
The problem is Apple has to have a non-purchase method by which you can enter to win. I believe that's the law, otherwise it's considered gambling. If there's only one winner (i.e., the billionth downloader) and that winner is determined by a purchase, then there was no way to win via the non-purchase entry form and so purchase was required. I'm not sure I understand how that would work.
Either way, congrats to the winner. Sucks to be the rest of us.
The problem is Apple has to have a non-purchase method by which you can enter to win. I believe that's the law, otherwise it's considered gambling. If there's only one winner (i.e., the billionth downloader) and that winner is determined by a purchase, then there was no way to win via the non-purchase entry form and so purchase was required. I'm not sure I understand how that would work.
Either way, congrats to the winner. Sucks to be the rest of us.
Would he even have to pay taxes? $13,497 is probably poverty level or at least i hope it is in CT. Would his parent's or legal guardian have to pay taxes? I can't imagine the IRS would send this kid a W2.
But i still wonder...what would anybody do with $10k in itunes money? I think my wish list is like $200-$300.
But i still wonder...what would anybody do with $10k in itunes money? I think my wish list is like $200-$300.
Yes, I assume he or a guardian/parent would be responsible for the prize taxes incurred. Thats part of the agreements for accepting prizes
Granted the details are in the rules, but I think the reason a lot of people were mislead was by the wording of the original front page banner about it...
It does, at a quick read, seem like any app until then qualifies. Most of the people mentioning it here seem to be saying "I was under the impression...", rather than "the rules don't say...". Very few seem to be whining, as implied. Most are just noting that they should have said, up front, that it was the billionth download.
I, myself, concede that I didn't read through the rules. I didn't purchase a bunch of needless apps in hopes of winning, either.
I wonder, though... Was this always at the start of the rules?
It does, at a quick read, seem like any app until then qualifies. Most of the people mentioning it here seem to be saying "I was under the impression...", rather than "the rules don't say...". Very few seem to be whining, as implied. Most are just noting that they should have said, up front, that it was the billionth download.
I, myself, concede that I didn't read through the rules. I didn't purchase a bunch of needless apps in hopes of winning, either.
I wonder, though... Was this always at the start of the rules?
Way to be ignorant!
Hope the kid uses it well. I hope he actually had a USE for any of them. However who really thinks his parents would let him keep all that?
Yeah honestly....congrats to the kid, but that monster MBP is probably gonna go to waste as just an internet machine. He still has to go through high school, so he won't be able to learn how to seriously use any Pro Apps if he values his studies. Maybe he knows how to install Windows on it.
And the ad WAS misleading. DON'T tell me "it was in the rules; you failed to read". I bet the wording was intentional, and it doesn't make my day any better. I'll just have to forget this ever happened.
And the ad WAS misleading. DON'T tell me "it was in the rules; you failed to read". I bet the wording was intentional, and it doesn't make my day any better. I'll just have to forget this ever happened.
Which explains why you can't even spell the abbreviation for et-cetera on a computer.
You spent more time cheating than I did studying. Studying was so much about getting the answers, but more an exercise in learning how to learnn. Kinda prepares you for the real world. I guess your method prepared you for, well, being a ninja?
Like I said, I made the same assumption. I didn't take the time to read all the rules of the contest, so I made the same mistake everyone else did. All I'm saying is that there's no reason to cry foul when you didn't even pay attention to the rules.
Obviously, if they had clearly said the billionth app gets it and started the counter at 933 million, it would have taken forever to get to a billion because everyone would be sniping for it. If they had waited til closer to a billion, then nobody would have known about it. So the reasoning for leaving it obscure is there.
I mean really. they were giving away something for free. They weren't taking anybody's money. There's nothing to complain about.
Yes, the ad was obscure. I won't tell you "it was in the rules you failed to read" if you'll just say "I was too lazy to click on the 'official rules' link." I know I was.
Seriously. It was enough to ruin your day and you have to resign yourself to forget this ever happened? That's awful melodramatic. I would imagine your life is no different after not winning free stuff. If something is important enough to ruin your day, it should be important enough to read the rules.
I'm sure most people would be fine if some regular ol' person won. It's just cause some 13 year old kid with an iPhone or iPod touch (already spoiled) got so much that he probably would never need or use until college level. :/
*Sigh* congrats I guess...
*Sigh* congrats I guess...
Doesn't anyone think it's slightly funny that the winner is in the USA? What happened to all the other countries in the world? They had the billion app promotion as well...
http://www.apple.com/choose-your-country/
http://www.apple.com/choose-your-country/
Doesn't anyone think it's slightly funny that the winner is in the USA? What happened to all the other countries in the world? They had the billion app promotion as well...
http://www.apple.com/choose-your-country/
I think you're onto something here...the billionth iTunes Music purchase was made in Michigan.
Wonder how many people who know this kid are going to buy Apple products now? Seriously, that 17" UMBP is a force to be reckoned with.