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Apple should allow Steam Link into App Store despite violating third-party marketplace rul...
Hi MIke,
I get your point. I guess I read the headline (Apple should allow Steam Link into App Store despite violating third-party marketplace rul..) and then the last paragraphs and my reaction was: Why should Apple make an exception for Steam.
We know what could happen when you make an exception in this particular scenario. It leads to another and then another. Chaos.
Thanks,
Dave
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Apple should allow Steam Link into App Store despite violating third-party marketplace rul...
Hi Mike,I did not read the whole article, but rather scanned it. I based what I said on the last few paragraphs of the article:Ultimately, Apple should not look at Valve as a competing storefront attempting to steal customers, as the developer is making the right noises and attempting to do the right thing. Instead, Apple should recognize that it wouldn't be earning revenue from Steam even if Valve followed the rules to the letter, and strongly consider allowing the app through in its current state anyway, with the promise of continuing to work on restricting transactions.
Doing so would be beneficial to iPhone and iPad users who game. It would be pro-consumer. It would make Apple appear in a more favorable light to the PC and Mac gaming community.
It will also allow me to play "Rocket League" on an iPad in the kitchen, and that's a result I'd be happy with.
My point was that if Apple bends the rules for Steam, “in its current state, with the promise of continuing to work”, then they have to do it for everybody. That would set a precedent and you can rest assured that lawsuits would follow.
Thank you,
Dave
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Apple should allow Steam Link into App Store despite violating third-party marketplace rul...
This whole article is about you being happy? By being able to play rocket league on your iPad in the kitchen?If Apple bends the rules for Steam then they have to bend the rules for everybody. Then there are no rules.
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Inside Consumer Reports: Controversies surrounding the MacBook Pro and HomePod
Thank you for this report. I appreciate the effort you put into it and I’m a huge fan of your site.
I wanted to share this article with you because I feel like their methodology is hugely flawed (like I recall Daniel stating in a past article):
https://www.technightowl.com/2018/05/consumer-reports-product-testing-shortcomings-part-two/
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Hands On: WeatherKit for iPhone and iPad is a beautiful forecasting app for everyone
I don’t like it at all. Doesn’t support iPad (no landscape mode and the horrible (1x) (2x) button you see use non iPad optimized apps on iPad.
Also, the forced location thing is a negative. You should be able to use your zip code like almost any other app.
