More App Store fun—this time, it’s IP infringement

In: IT| Software| iPhone| iPod| iTunes| imac

24 May 2009

So, just to make things clear: a Twitter client is bad , a Nine Inch Nails app is positively evil , eBooks that enable you to access so-called objectionable content will warp your fragile little mind —except when Apple U-turns, possibly due to the stare of evil panda . But an app where you shake a baby is OK, until Apple realises that it isn’t . However—and this is important—flagrant and blatant IP infringement is apparently fine, judging by Luigi Vs Pac .

So, just to make things clear: a Twitter client is bad, a Nine Inch Nails app is positively evil, eBooks that enable you to access so-called objectionable content will warp your fragile little mind—except when Apple U-turns, possibly due to the stare of evil panda. But an app where you shake a baby is OK, until Apple realises that it isn’t.

However—and this is important—flagrant and blatant IP infringement is apparently fine, judging by Luigi Vs Pac.

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And, yeah, we know Apple shouldn’t have to be the IP police when it comes to App Store content, and that some properties being ripped off are somewhat obscure. But, c’mon—Luigi and Pac-Man? In one game? Oh dear.

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