Spotify says Apple won’t approve a new version of its app

Re:Spotify says Apple won’t approve a new version of its app by redial on Thursday June 30, 2016 @05:25PM (#12011872)

The Microsoft situation is rather different. At the time they didn't make hardware and they where forcing pc manufacturers to preinstall certain applications on their computers thus distorting some markets.

Apple makes their own devices, they are not forcing any OEM to include the App Store on their phones, or Safari or even Apple Music. And they are not forcing consumers to use the App Store either as there are other more popular choices.

Walmart is tied directly to many companies' livelihoods. They still have the option to charge for the privilege of selling thru their stores and those companies have the option to refuse.

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Re:Spotify says Apple won’t approve a new version of its app by narrowrail on Thursday June 30, 2016 @06:30PM (#12012351)

If Walmart started preventing their suppliers from advertising their other distribution channels besides Walmart, there would be a huge problem. It appears you misunderstand the complaint.

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Re:Spotify says Apple won’t approve a new version of its app by redial on Thursday June 30, 2016 @07:50PM (#12012814)

If the suppliers were promoting their other distribution channels inside Walmart you may have the shadow of a point.

And don't get me wrong, I think Apple should allow Spotify or any one else to tell the customer, inside the App, that there are other ways to pay. I think it will create a healthier environment for all, including Apple, but I was just responding to op's comment.

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Re:Spotify says Apple won’t approve a new version of its app by type0 on Friday July 01, 2016 @08:23PM (#12020737)

> Apple should allow Spotify or any one else to tell the customer, inside the App, that there are other ways to pay.

So it is anti-competitive then. It is not transparent to the consumer, all they see is that Spotify price increased 30%, for them its cheaper to subscribe to Apple iStream or whatever that called.

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