I've yet to find a single comics app that really works well on the iPad. The text is always a bit too small. It's one area where I feel a larger iPad would come into its own. Another couple of inches or so would make all the difference.
Do you use the guided view? It is small for me if I don't zoom in but the guided view makes it a lot better.
I love how everyone wants to make money off apple devices but no one wants apple to see a dime either. And without apple, they would be making nothing. Apple made it possible, I see it only fair they get a percentage for making it all possible on their device.
Amazon and Google are competing or trying to compete with Apple on several fronts it's time for Apple to cut them out of the Appstore and let them make it on their own instead grafting themselves into Apple. Apple isn't making software on their crappy ecosystems, there's no profit in it for anyone.
Actually, most people do care a bit, they're not happy with Apple for taking 30%.
And they shouldn't be, it's highway robbery. Apple does literally nothing, and takes 30%. I know many of you are complete Apple fanbois, but try to get some objective concept of what's going on here.
Apple has stated that the App Store is running at break even.
This is more of the "Apples are overpriced and greedy" meme that has been floating around since the days of John Sculley.
I bought a lot of comics on Comixology so I thought I would try buying a comic under the new system. It's definitely not as convenient as the old system, but with the help of 1Password, it wasn't that painful. All I had to do was browse for comics within the app and add the one I wanted to my wishlist. Then, I logged into comixology.com from 1Password, accessed my wishlist and then autofilled my credit card details.
Yes, it's definitely a step back, but I don't think that Comixology users will abandon the platform en masse, especially if they're invested a lot in comics already.
If Amazon wants to provide their own payments infrastructure and sidestep Apple's, somewhat inconveniencing users, then that's their right. If it's the wrong decision, I'm sure they'll have the metrics from lost customers to make it obvious.
And, for the record, I do not agree with the ruling against Apple in the eBooks case, just in case you thought I was pro-Amazon.
Then Amazon would be happy if Apple kicked them out of the Appstore for being the parasite that they are. They want the benefits of the iOS ecosystem (access to users) but they don't want to pay for it. Apple should just pull the plug on Amazon and Google the other parasitic squatter company.
Nest is on it's way to being canceled, Google has no ability in hardware other than a facade of success.
I wouldn’t be too sure.
Personally, I want Google to shut down (or be forced to shut down) their entire software division and focus on self-driving cars. They’ve done pretty well with that. I’d trust the company if they had no way of caring about my personal information. And I’m only against their move into home automation because I want Apple to do the same thing.
“But… surely your interests and searches on the Internet are far more innocuous data than what they’d receive by knowing EVERYWHERE you go and HOW you live your life at home?”
Indeed. But that data can’t be whored out to advertisers like what they do now. First, there’s no venue to which ads can be pushed. Second, I doubt it would be legal.
And here I was thinking Apple makes a huge profit on the sale of their ios devices. Do you also think Ford needs to gets cut of a sale when a real estate agent uses one of their cars?
Amazon wants access to iOS ecosystem for free, if Amazon wants to compete with Apple should make sure they stand on their own two feet in every way financially. Apple has been far too nice to Amazon and Google within the Appstore.
Wow, congratulations on your well thought out comment.
Amazon has followed Apples rules for publishing an app, they have to reason to give Apple any money. If Apple thinks they need to then maybe they should change the rules for their store, and then watch the number of apps decrease.
As for your well thought out comment, the agent doesn't have their ad on all fords, just like Amazon doesn't have their app on all IOS devices
The Walmart analogy I've used in the past is far more appropriate. Let's say I have a vending machine and I want to install it in a high traffic location to increase sales. I choose Walmart because they are always extremely busy. Do you think Walmart should let me place my machine in their store without getting a cut? I'm taking up a certain amount of square footage in their store, collecting money from customers who came to see Walmart (not my vending machine) and making a profit using the "assets" of a well established store.
IMO, Apple is too lenient. Apple has to host the App for Amazon, pay for all the server costs and bandwidth (including repeat downloads every time there's a patch or update), give Amazon access to their 800 million account holders (which is bigger than Amazons own customer base) and let users of the App buy stuff where Apple gets no money.
Actually, most people do care a bit, they're not happy with Apple for taking 30%.
And they shouldn't be, it's highway robbery. Apple does literally nothing, and takes 30%. I know many of you are complete Apple fanbois, but try to get some objective concept of what's going on here. First Apple releases a closed platform that we have to hack to be able to run so we can run software on our own devices without Apple's approval. Then Apple comes out with this app store where they demand a 30% profit for doing nothing but hosting the app - and unless you have jailbroken, there's no other way to get the app. That's bad enough, but then Apple insists on taking a 30% cut of anything bought inside the app - even though there is no need for that to go through Apple at all.
It's extortion. "We've got all these customers locked up, they're ours, we own them. You can't sell to them unless you pay us."
I'm not a big fan of Amazon, but at least they're refusing to pay Apple's extortion. Every developer should.
Except that the actual contents of the vending machine are not in the store. You're paying for the product at Walmart but they're not the ones that deliver the product. It's more like Mastercard telling Walmart "your customers are using us to pay for products from you, so for that convenience we charge 30%". No store is going to agree with those terms.
Amazon and Google are competing or trying to compete with Apple on several fronts it's time for Apple to cut them out of the Appstore and let them make it on their own instead grafting themselves into Apple. Apple isn't making software on their crappy ecosystems, there's no profit in it for anyone.
No it's not that simple. All that Apple is housing is the app, not the content. Amazon is housing the content, and making delivery. I'm not saying Apple shouldn't get anything, but 30% is way too much.
Then Amazon would be happy if Apple kicked them out of the Appstore for being the parasite that they are. They want the benefits of the iOS ecosystem (access to users) but they don't want to pay for it. Apple should just pull the plug on Amazon and Google the other parasitic squatter company.
Not wanting to pay 30% doesn't mean that they wouldn't be willing to pay something. I'll always take a small percentage of something than 30% of nothing.
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Do you use the guided view? It is small for me if I don't zoom in but the guided view makes it a lot better.
Amazon has enough money so good luck
I delete my app......
Deleted the app the first day it was was announced Amazon bought the company.
I love how everyone wants to make money off apple devices but no one wants apple to see a dime either. And without apple, they would be making nothing. Apple made it possible, I see it only fair they get a percentage for making it all possible on their device.
Amazon and Google are competing or trying to compete with Apple on several fronts it's time for Apple to cut them out of the Appstore and let them make it on their own instead grafting themselves into Apple. Apple isn't making software on their crappy ecosystems, there's no profit in it for anyone.
And whose fault is it that you can't buy via the Kindle app?
I'll give you a hint, it's not Amazon, but it does start with an A.
Apple didn't tell Amazon to remove IAP from the Kindle app.
Amazon didn't want to pay Apple to host content on Apple's servers.
It's always the app developer's choice. But Amazon is pleased that you blame Apple for Amazon's choice.
LOL! People's reactions aren't as hilarious as they were when Google bought Nest, but it's pretty close.
Nest is on it's way to being canceled, Google has no ability in hardware other than a facade of success.
Actually, most people do care a bit, they're not happy with Apple for taking 30%.
And they shouldn't be, it's highway robbery. Apple does literally nothing, and takes 30%. I know many of you are complete Apple fanbois, but try to get some objective concept of what's going on here.
Apple has stated that the App Store is running at break even.
This is more of the "Apples are overpriced and greedy" meme that has been floating around since the days of John Sculley.
I bought a lot of comics on Comixology so I thought I would try buying a comic under the new system. It's definitely not as convenient as the old system, but with the help of 1Password, it wasn't that painful. All I had to do was browse for comics within the app and add the one I wanted to my wishlist. Then, I logged into comixology.com from 1Password, accessed my wishlist and then autofilled my credit card details.
Yes, it's definitely a step back, but I don't think that Comixology users will abandon the platform en masse, especially if they're invested a lot in comics already.
If Amazon wants to provide their own payments infrastructure and sidestep Apple's, somewhat inconveniencing users, then that's their right. If it's the wrong decision, I'm sure they'll have the metrics from lost customers to make it obvious.
And, for the record, I do not agree with the ruling against Apple in the eBooks case, just in case you thought I was pro-Amazon.
Then Amazon would be happy if Apple kicked them out of the Appstore for being the parasite that they are. They want the benefits of the iOS ecosystem (access to users) but they don't want to pay for it. Apple should just pull the plug on Amazon and Google the other parasitic squatter company.
Nest is on it's way to being canceled, Google has no ability in hardware other than a facade of success.
I wouldn’t be too sure.
Personally, I want Google to shut down (or be forced to shut down) their entire software division and focus on self-driving cars. They’ve done pretty well with that. I’d trust the company if they had no way of caring about my personal information. And I’m only against their move into home automation because I want Apple to do the same thing.
“But… surely your interests and searches on the Internet are far more innocuous data than what they’d receive by knowing EVERYWHERE you go and HOW you live your life at home?”
Indeed. But that data can’t be whored out to advertisers like what they do now. First, there’s no venue to which ads can be pushed. Second, I doubt it would be legal.
And here I was thinking Apple makes a huge profit on the sale of their ios devices. Do you also think Ford needs to gets cut of a sale when a real estate agent uses one of their cars?
Amazon wants access to iOS ecosystem for free, if Amazon wants to compete with Apple should make sure they stand on their own two feet in every way financially. Apple has been far too nice to Amazon and Google within the Appstore.
Wow, congratulations on your well thought out comment.
Amazon has followed Apples rules for publishing an app, they have to reason to give Apple any money. If Apple thinks they need to then maybe they should change the rules for their store, and then watch the number of apps decrease.
As for your well thought out comment, the agent doesn't have their ad on all fords, just like Amazon doesn't have their app on all IOS devices
Ass still owned by Mr. toilet paper.
What a stupid comment.
The Walmart analogy I've used in the past is far more appropriate. Let's say I have a vending machine and I want to install it in a high traffic location to increase sales. I choose Walmart because they are always extremely busy. Do you think Walmart should let me place my machine in their store without getting a cut? I'm taking up a certain amount of square footage in their store, collecting money from customers who came to see Walmart (not my vending machine) and making a profit using the "assets" of a well established store.
IMO, Apple is too lenient. Apple has to host the App for Amazon, pay for all the server costs and bandwidth (including repeat downloads every time there's a patch or update), give Amazon access to their 800 million account holders (which is bigger than Amazons own customer base) and let users of the App buy stuff where Apple gets no money.
Bingo!
Actually, most people do care a bit, they're not happy with Apple for taking 30%.
And they shouldn't be, it's highway robbery. Apple does literally nothing, and takes 30%. I know many of you are complete Apple fanbois, but try to get some objective concept of what's going on here. First Apple releases a closed platform that we have to hack to be able to run so we can run software on our own devices without Apple's approval. Then Apple comes out with this app store where they demand a 30% profit for doing nothing but hosting the app - and unless you have jailbroken, there's no other way to get the app. That's bad enough, but then Apple insists on taking a 30% cut of anything bought inside the app - even though there is no need for that to go through Apple at all.
It's extortion. "We've got all these customers locked up, they're ours, we own them. You can't sell to them unless you pay us."
I'm not a big fan of Amazon, but at least they're refusing to pay Apple's extortion. Every developer should.
It's Apple's App Store, DUMB
And whose fault is it that you can't buy via the Kindle app?
I'll give you a hint, it's not Amazon, but it does start with an A.
It's Apple's App Store, DUMB AGAIN.
Except that the actual contents of the vending machine are not in the store. You're paying for the product at Walmart but they're not the ones that deliver the product. It's more like Mastercard telling Walmart "your customers are using us to pay for products from you, so for that convenience we charge 30%". No store is going to agree with those terms.
Amazon is squatting in the Appstore, very simple.
Agreed
No it's not that simple. All that Apple is housing is the app, not the content. Amazon is housing the content, and making delivery. I'm not saying Apple shouldn't get anything, but 30% is way too much.
Not wanting to pay 30% doesn't mean that they wouldn't be willing to pay something. I'll always take a small percentage of something than 30% of nothing.
I don't believe that's true anymore.
I don't believe that's true anymore.
Who needs facts, when you can just believe whatever helps you win?