Remember Apple has never been aimed at whatever #1 in PC or mobile phone. What Apple wnats is to design the best products for users they love. If they love, they will be buy, if not , they would not. That's so simple! The reality is...
Another very key issue regarding passbook is that how much Apple is going to take as service charge. I guess that it would not be 30%, but there must be something there. This may be interesting charge if it is not consistent with all...
bascically, this removal of password for free apps will bring more people to use apps. Many people don't have Apple ID and they are reluctant to create one just for free apps. Now there is no requirement for Apple ID to get free apps.
Are there any options for 1/2, 1, 1.5x, 2x speed for voice? 2x is my normal option for tech podcasts. What I like to get just information. I could cut time for some long ones like 2hrs to 1hrs, and I could listen more...