Is Apple all it seams?

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NigelBoreham

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I would like opinions on the issue of Apple transparency and honesty. Why, you ask? Well, I bought my son an ipad4 after finding a nice selection of 10 free software apps that made the huge cost appear a better deal. Once the ipad was up and running we went on to the app store to start downloading and not one of those apps was listed. Not even a single one. We also downloaded some apps, notably one to print via the cloud, that was 'free'. It was free to download but asked for money when we tried to use it. I'm getting a nasty taste in my mouth when I see the word 'Apple' these days.
 
which app store did you use, SA or USA?

the local app store has always been limited, not sure if it's changed recently, I only use the US store
 
Huh?? What free software apps are you on about?

which app store did you use, SA or USA?

the local app store has always been limited, not sure if it's changed recently, I only use the US store
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Oh yeah... that's probably it. You need to get a US iTunes account. There's lots of threads about it here. The local iTunes store is quite limited.
 
Apple is the devil, they tell developers to falsely advertise so they can make more profits.
 
In app purchases have nothing to do with Apple, blame developers. Actually if you bothered to look before you download the app you will see the words "offers in app purchases" prominently displayed in the app store. On top of that you can see what IAP the app offers (like say, full unlock or something).
 
NigelBoreham said:
I would like opinions on the issue of Apple transparency and honesty. Why, you ask? Well, I bought my son an ipad4 after finding a nice selection of 10 free software apps that made the huge cost appear a better deal. Once the ipad was up and running we went on to the app store to start downloading and not one of those apps was listed. Not even a single one. We also downloaded some apps, notably one to print via the cloud, that was 'free'. It was free to download but asked for money when we tried to use it. I'm getting a nasty taste in my mouth when I see the word 'Apple' these days.
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Like R13 said and to add upon that, yes it's up to developers to choose what features are available in the downloaded app and what needs to be unlocked with an IAP and another thing, the developers can also decide if their app should be released in all countries or not.
 
There is never such a thing as truly free, esp on iOS. If its free, you are the product being sold to others.

That said, you probably have a SA account. Thanks to FPB we are blocked from games and some other applications. but there is a workaround

Just lie about where you stay and create an US account. :D
 
looks like a hit and run.

But anyway: The problem lies with the South African FPB. They have decided that the american ratings system is not to be trusted and therefore require all games and movies (including kids games and educational apps) to be rated by them at a cost before they are allowed to be released within SA borders.

If you go US you will have to buy vouchers online and it can be a pain in the arse, but you get access to the music and movies also.
If you go Kenya (I think, it might be another north african country, google is your friend) you can use your SA credit card to purchase the apps with without a need for the vouchers.
 
Madman88 said:
They have decided that the american ratings system is not to be trusted and therefore require all games and movies (including kids games and educational apps) to be rated by them at a cost before they are allowed to be released within SA borders.
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At a cost yes. That, I believe, is the issue here. "Apple .... ooohhh .... free toys .... ooohhh Christmas .... I demand ..."
 
Just be careful what information your son has access to, because there have been horror stories of parents receiving massive bills - all because their son was unaware that the in-game purchases he was making were made using actual currency.
 
FlatspinZA said:
Just be careful what information your son has access to, because there have been horror stories of parents receiving massive bills - all because their son was unaware that the in-game purchases he was making were made using actual currency.
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payg credit ftw.
 
Cassady said:
:) Oh well-played! But enough of derailing this thread - let us all now return to that vexatious question of the Apple, the Devil, and the In-App purchases...
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Oh vexatious indeed ! Very eloquently put. I shall bow out, for discussing the pitfalls of the apple fills me with consternation and dismay.
 
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