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  • Facebook app developer rejects App Store, irony ensues

    Facebook app developer rejects App Store, irony ensues

    Posted on November 12, 2009 | No Comments

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    We always said that if Apple's arbitrary, inconsistent, and quite frankly baffling approval process didn't get straightened out soon, the defections were going to pick up pace -- and what do we have here? Joe Hewitt, the developer of the well-loved and highly regarded Facebook iPhone app, has flipped the script and rejected the App Store. And, as you'd expect, our man is not mincing his words, stating that his "decision to stop iPhone development has had everything to do with Apple's policies," and that he's "philosophically opposed to the existence of their review process." While Hewitt can't comment on specific future projects (he's still at Facebook, but the app itself has been handed off to another developer) he has mentioned that he'll be devoting his time to web development for mobile devices. As you know, there is no approval process for the world wide web (which is apparent if you've spent any time on Geocities back in the day). Way to give 'em hell, Joe!

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  • Bodega Launches Mac OS App Store

    Bodega Launches Mac OS App Store

    Posted on August 3, 2009 | No Comments
    bodega-icon IDFusion Software, the company behind Bodega, today announces the first public release of Bodega, a free application store for Mac applications. Bodega is a free download, for both users and developers, and creates simple process for people to discover great, new and old software, while also giving the developers an alternative way to sell their applications. The Bodega storefront also gives users links to press articles and blog postings, so they can see what writers have to say about the app. Bodega lets users purchase directly from developers as well. If the application is a paid app, you can download a free trial for most applications. If you are a developer, and would like to be included in the Bodega Store, IDFusion Software has setup a developer area with all the information needed.

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