05-25-2012, 05:37 PM
Let me contrast to my Nokia smartphone. Yes, even Nokia and crusty old Symbian does the app installation process much better. There's the Nokia store, which is the official somewhat curated centralized repository. However, you are not limited to the Nokia store, you can still "sideload" apps if you choose.
Why is this a big deal? I bought an app in the Nokia store that had less features than the same version of the app directly available from the developer's website (the version numbers were literally the same despite the difference in features) . No problem. I contacted the developer and they sent me a license code for the non Nokia store version (after paying any potential difference in price).
Since Apple are such control freaks, this isn't possible on iOS. Too bad really. My purchase of Airfoil Speakers Touch was my plan to salvage some use for my aging second gen iPod touches. If I can't reestablish the functionality of Airfoil Speakers Touch after re-installation, I'll probably send these units to the recycle center and wash my hands of iOS.
I'm truly that disappointed.
Why is this a big deal? I bought an app in the Nokia store that had less features than the same version of the app directly available from the developer's website (the version numbers were literally the same despite the difference in features) . No problem. I contacted the developer and they sent me a license code for the non Nokia store version (after paying any potential difference in price).
Since Apple are such control freaks, this isn't possible on iOS. Too bad really. My purchase of Airfoil Speakers Touch was my plan to salvage some use for my aging second gen iPod touches. If I can't reestablish the functionality of Airfoil Speakers Touch after re-installation, I'll probably send these units to the recycle center and wash my hands of iOS.
I'm truly that disappointed.