App Store needs clearer guidelines


	App Store needs clearer guidelines

dmtherob

9-5-2008 5:29 PM

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apple, iphone, app store, free speech

dmtherob says:

Does the 'Pull my finger' app do anything? No. Is it a stupid app? Yes. But Apple does not have a clear set of guidelines.

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