Posts by jb510

...and I thought I sometimes was to quick to blame the parents. One of the first posters to this thread already said exactly what I was going to. Entering one's password to install an app shouldn't also authorize in-app purchases...

I understand Apple's desire to have a cut of all commerce that takes place via iOS, but I disagree with this move on many levels. Ironically I think iOS app store just needs to be made identical to the OS X App Store. First...

Quote: Originally Posted by noexpectations "No CLOUD for You!" I really don't want my data in the cloud....where anyone with administrative access and proper security controls can view/copy it. Believe me....the people who...

Optical drives should die NOW... Besides a good number of optical drives have already died inside their hosts. Apple just replaced the one in my MBP (12 months out of warranty, but that's because they failed to fix it at the end of my...

While I can see Apple stores overhauling the display space used for boxed apps, I don't believe they'll cease to sell apps or boxed apps in store. You still need a showcase space where people who come into the store can see what is...

I'm holding out hope there will be an SD card slot (even though my camera's are CF meaning I'd rather see USB). I'm guessing there will be: iPad - standard res screen and no SD card slot iPad Pro - double res screen and SD card...

Quote: Originally Posted by Natmac The contract with AT&T in the US was carrier exclusive. The contract with Softbank is not. And what do you call it if no other carrier is allowed to offer the iPhone except Softbank? ...

Roughly 2 weeks to 10B...

Interavity #fail Seriously you want me to pay a premium to wipe digital dirt off the screen and watch more obtrusive interactive ads? There are fabulous things that can be done with this device, this however isn't one of them.

Quote: No, the OP is correct. If you get the device for nothing, it's free. There is no sale. No money exchanged hands. It is indeed free and you don't sell something for free. You give it away. No... It's all there in the post and...