Wednesday, November 19, 2014

Apple changes name of 'Free' button on App Store to 'Get'

With all of the criticism over freemium apps, Apple made a slight change to the App Store on Wednesday. Gone are the "Free" buttons for downloading apps, replaced by a "Get" button. The guys in Cupertino might have felt some pressure from consumers and regulators, upset with the use of in-app purchases. When it comes to apps, the saying that there is no such thing as a free lunch is absolutely appropriate.



Back in July, Google made a deal with the European Commission to stop calling apps "free" if they offered in-app purchases. That came months after both Apple and Google met with EC commissioners. ...



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