Apple Tattled on Google to Draw FTC Attention to Similar Kids In-App Purchasing Issue

[kdarling]

For those wondering exactly what the FTC said, the complaint letter is here:

Apple complaint

For those who hate reading, it has screenshots too

 

[BaldiMac]

Before criticizing him/her, you should do your research. Other countries' FTC counterparts have alleged in-app purchases targeted children. The argument has been made in the United States also.

I'm sure that some third party developers did target children. But the argument that I disagree with is that Apple did.

 

[sixrom]

Tattled? Is this place being run by children?!

You have said it best!

 

[herr_neumann]

Hidden in the manual that most people don't fully read. And I have worked with computers for a long time.
Apple could have publically advertised that in-app purchases were turned on.
But they enjoyed the money stream. They enjoyed it so much that they hid this feature, while advertising all sorts of other features.
I realize that there are people who exist who worship Apple and will always defend them, and then blame the busy parents who didn't fully read one of many manuals they receive when a product is purchased. Well, it looks like governments and courts in many countries felt they were targeting children. So you lose, but you will keep on blaming the parents because Apple can do no wrong.
Roll Eyes!

Nope, I don't lose a thing. I use Apple products, but have zero stake in their returns. They make cool things and I will keep buying them. They make crap and I won't (see the 1990s). I could care about Apple getting blamed for whatever, but this is pure crotchfruit entitlement.

Poor parenting like this is why there are ***hole kids everywhere. If it is easier to give your kids a gadget than pay attention to them, then maybe you should have gotten a pet instead. I shudder to think of the lack of personal accountability I am going to have to deal with in 10-15 years with the wonderful parenting kids are currently receiving.

If spending 15 minutes to look through a manual is too much work, you are likely missing some of the coolest features of your electronics....