Metatron Inc (MRNJ)

[dreamonjon]

Surely if Android is eager to list apps and doesn't require a stringent approval then the mega apps would naturally be listed there as soon as they are ready for launch, listing it on other platforms might just nudge OTHERS to approve, as well...Apple's stringent process sounds very control-freak oriented, in my opinion. Agreed, it must not be a stumbling block/ deterrent for innovation. After all, listing content with iTunes is a mutually-arranged/beneficial, business relationship, not a teacher/pupil relationship. Making an approval process very intimidating seems contrary to fostering new ideas, and it encourages interest in competition. I still wonder if the problems associated with listing apps on iTunes stems from the December 2010 declaration about the "Walmart of digital media" aspirations and its discussion of the pros and cons of the various big boys to align with, such as Apple, Google, and so on. Perhaps that did not sit well with Apple?