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  • Epic and allies are complaining about Apple's US App Store fees, while they charge about t...

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    VictorMortimer said:
    I don't understand why you'd try to pretend it's even remotely the same.

    Epic does not control access to any platform.  Any developer can put up a website and sell a game directly to the public, giving Epic nothing at all.

    The same does not apply to Apple.  A developer putting up a website can sell a game to Windoze users, Mac users, Linux users, and Android users.  But they cannot sell to iPhone or iPad users without Apple's permission and losing 15% or 30% of their revenue to Apple.

    I'd be perfectly happy if the "app store" concept died completely.  But if a developer chose to put something in Apple's app store, or Epic's game store, that should be on them, not on Apple.

    I'd much prefer to download software to my iPhone directly from the developer's web site, not having Apple playing gatekeeper, morality police, and robber baron.  I'd prefer to be able to back up that game to my storage, so that if it's ever taken down I can still reinstall it on another iPhone, not having to rely on Apple to keep it online.
    You’re obviously not an Apple fan. Suggest you swap to Android. That way you can expose your private life to whoever you choose. 
    williamlondonBart Ywatto_cobra

  • Former Oculus chief: Apple Vision Pro is the VR industry's new Northstar

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    Ultimately, Barra returned his headset. He decided that since he wasn't an active developer, he couldn't justify the over-$4000 he spend on the device.”

    That’s outrageous. I know Apples return policy is generous, but to use it and wax lyrical about it and then return it??? F***ing joker. 
    williamlondonrezwitsdanoxwatto_cobra

  • Unsurprisingly, Mark Zuckerberg believes Meta Quest 3 is the 'better product, period'

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    The main thing that struck me about Zucbug’s speech, was his total defensive attitude. He speaks like a child and clearly has a massive inferiority complex. ‘See you out there’ at the end - what the hell does that mean? 
    He should be rejoicing that Apple have joined the headset space as it will bring a lot more attention to this new category. 
    Alex_VbaconstangRadio_Signalwatto_cobra

  • Apple 'renaissance' inbound after Vision Pro launch success

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    “Cupertino has found clear success with this next generation form factor surpassing by a wide margin original Street expectations,”

    You don’t say. The anallists got their predictions wrong? No surprises here. 
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  • If your Apple Vision Pro gets stolen, Find My won't help you get it back

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    Anilu_777 said:
    The first thing that needs changing for a Gen 2 is to add a small battery in the headset to enable you to swap external batteries without losing whatever you’re looking at such as a 3-hour movie. 
    It’s all about weight my dear. 
    williamlondonwatto_cobra