Google Facing Difficulties Getting iTunes Competitor Off The Ground

[ten-oak-druid]

First off, Apple does not have the time or ways to check for security risks. They don't have the source code, and we've already seen apps with banned talents appear. Moreover, security research shows that many iOS apps can access personal information (and many do send that off to remote servers without Apple making a peep).

As for approvals, apps that "duplicate" Apple functionality are banned. That alone means a lot of cool stuff is not available from their store.

You also cannot write a homebrew app for your friends and give it to them to use, unless you want to pay $100 a year to keep a dev license going. That's another reason why there's so much crud in the app store.

Unfortunately, we've also seen apps approved that should never have been, such as the baby shaker one.

Don't confuse approval control with a guarantee of either security or quality.

And once an app that gets by with security risk is found, it is removed. Compare this to getting an app off of site X. Does site X remove the app because it was found to be a security risk? And should an appear turn out to be stealing information, which is easier to trace to the source, one that went through the app store registration process with apple or on on site X residing somewhere in Russia?

You're narrowly defining the methods of security that Apple's app store can provide.

 

[CQd44]

so you're a common dirty thief who steals from people..and proud of the fact? Under Sharia law they'd chop your hands off....

Under sharia law a woman who was raped would need like 9 witnesses to prove the man guilty. And her testimony in other cases would be half that of a man's.

Sharia law isn't a very good thing to bring up

 

[Renverse]

Google needs to get their **** together if they want to keep competing. Everyone I know that has an Android carries around an iPod too.

Microsoft has Zune, and it's WP7 phones and Apple has iTunes. Google has to rely on Amazon, and even then the Android MP3 App is by far the worst of the 3.

 

[maclaptop]

Google needs to get their **** together if they want to keep competing. Everyone I know that has an Android carries around an iPod too.

Microsoft has Zune, and it's WP7 phones and Apple has iTunes. Google has to rely on Amazon, and even then the Android MP3 App is by far the worst of the 3.

And the point of your post is?

 

[gorgeousninja]

Under sharia law a woman who was raped would need like 9 witnesses to prove the man guilty. And her testimony in other cases would be half that of a man's.

Sharia law isn't a very good thing to bring up

Indeed I would hate to live under such a system...
but, I do think that it is worth reminding kids who smugly proclaim that they are involved in illegal activities because of skewed morals and misguided self-entitlement that there are penalties and consequences for such actions... don't you?

 

[Awakener]

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Android is "closed"... an open system would be a Linux one where you can chop and change every part of the system right down to the kernel. Not gonna happen with mobile devices without hacking IMO.

Agreed.
Plus Android devices seem loaded with uninstallable Google services.
But I don't trust Google's motives. When Android stands on its own then it might be something great.

 

[JAT]

Agreed.
Plus Android devices seem loaded with uninstallable Google services.
But I don't trust Google's motives. When Android stands on its own then it might be something great.

If they are uninstallable, how'd they get loaded in there?

 

[PlipPlop]

If they are uninstallable, how'd they get loaded in there?

Jesus did it.

 

[Dr McKay]

Ahhhh.... dude... the only Apps that don't really get approved are ones that do things that can cause security risks or just plain trying to steal your information.

Not true, Id say that is in the small minority, believing that is falling in line with the people who believe that simply plugging a PC running Windows into the Internet will result in it being flooded with viruses within seconds.

There are plenty of apps on my iPhone from Cydia that merely add improved functionality, like 'Infinifolder' which lets me have unlimited apps in a folder. iBlacklist, which lets me block numbers without having to get my carrier to do it for me. BiteSMS, which lets me read, reply, look up their profile, or call them from the recieved SMS window, without having to leave my current App.

 

[ehoui]

I am not too sure Tim Cook or anyone of his pay grade is as tough as Steve is when it comes to these label execs.

That's why you hire someone who has those skills, has contacts in the industry, and get these deals done. You still have to find the "right person," but it doesn't seem impossible.

The future is WIN7, iOS, and RIMM.

Did Android steal your lunch money one day?

But maybe I'm just bitter since I own a 40" google tv that is virtually incapable of doing anything worth doing on a tv.

Yikes. I love Google (and MS and Apple for that matter), but they do have a dabbler quality about them which doesn't always work out. Now GMail is awesome, even if it will never be "finished" (which it shouldn't).

The more competition there is the better products get for the end user!

Everyone here got the memo. Thanks.

Google, Apple and Amazon could just freaking buy the music industry.

Why, it's a messy business which people love to hate. It's better to be a smart channel in this case and let the music industry figure itself out.

And by that what do you mean. iPhones had little impact on phones like the BB Curve

It had a huge impact on the company who designs and sells the BB Curve. I think that counts.

Don't confuse approval control with a guarantee of either security or quality.

Who said anything about guarantee? I think this is about improving the overall quality of the apps. You may not agree with Apple's rules, but it seems to work for them. Fortunately, consumers have choice and can go with Android or other systems which allow them to install whatever they want without Apple having reviewed, tested and "approved" the App. Enjoy.

I just want to sync my music. **** itunes **** what ever. I love bit torrent. I refuse to pay for music or movies.

You are confusing open with thieving. I wouldn't be proud about being a thief... most people don't trust thieves and reject their opinions as a matter of course. Also, it is not considered smart for a thief to brag about being a thief especially in public.

Your music? Ha!

 

[kdarling]

Plus Android devices seem loaded with uninstallable Google services.

I think we're all confused as to what you're talking about. Can you elaborate? Are you talking about:

Google Maps? Google Sync? Google Search? Heck, those are "uninstallable" on the iPhone.

Android phones often add Google Navigation and Google Voice Input, both of which are excellent and very useful.

Of course, in either iOS or Android's case, you can simply not use them.