"Apple, here's our suggestion -- just let people do what they want with your devices, since they're clearly going to do it anyway."
Yes, because a small online enthusiast community is *totally worth* having to support the millions of idiots that will screw up their phones with program X.
Every single other phone manufacturer has kept their phones locked down with varying degrees of freedom for years. Why is Apple taking such a hard rap on this, especially given their history?
Because most people place phone manufacturers and carriers in a circle of hell somewhere south of the IRS and telemarketers, whereas most Apple users think Steve is a benevolent god who loves us and wants us to be happy. It saddens us to see Apple consort with and behave like the evil corporations that all other phone users have to deal with.
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Big John @ Mar 12th 2008 12:42AM
"Apple, here's our suggestion -- just let people do what they want with your devices, since they're clearly going to do it anyway."
Yes, because a small online enthusiast community is *totally worth* having to support the millions of idiots that will screw up their phones with program X.
Every single other phone manufacturer has kept their phones locked down with varying degrees of freedom for years. Why is Apple taking such a hard rap on this, especially given their history?
PSM @ Mar 12th 2008 2:59AM
Because most people place phone manufacturers and carriers in a circle of hell somewhere south of the IRS and telemarketers, whereas most Apple users think Steve is a benevolent god who loves us and wants us to be happy. It saddens us to see Apple consort with and behave like the evil corporations that all other phone users have to deal with.
PeterF @ Mar 12th 2008 8:02AM
Also because the iPhone is a $400 "Smartphone" and smartphones are supposed to let you install your own apps. They are meant for power users!