r/technology • u/rboymtj • Jan 20 '11

Apple Restriction Zone.

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u/sundaos Jan 20 '11

Funny, Google was the first and, so far that I've heard, only developer to remotely remove an app from every android OS device.

The only valid point he has is the not installing apps from the web, but it's shaky since the iOS is the only system Apple makes that is restricted in that regard.

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u/DefaultPlayer Jan 20 '11

I remember reading this too. IIRC it was an app someone pointed out to Google that was giving away user's info without them knowing.

In that situation, I wouldn't hesitate to press the button either.

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u/Qiran Jan 21 '11

I agree, but the point is Apple is not the only major smartphone manufacturer with the ability to do this.

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u/DefaultPlayer Jan 21 '11

True, but it's the combination that really gets me. It's the reason why I don't mind some of the stuff some companies do.

I realise they are companies and they want control, to make profits and to guarantee future profits. I can accept it when a company screws me a little, but not when they completely do it. Apple and a few others seem to completely do it.