A band of parents have recently come together and sued Apple for allowing their children to destroy their credit cards in app purchases. They claim that their kids are granted too much access to purchase apps without their parent's consent and feel that they should make it harder to purchase from the Apple Store.
One individual in particular, Garen Meguerian, a father of two from Pennsylvania, is suing on behalf of every parent that is angry about this issue and believe that Apple is scheming against the kids to buy products without knowledge of their parents.
Meguerian stated that he allowed his children to purchase a couple of free games onto the device. But what he didn't know was that to play these games you would need to purchase items within the game itself in order to play. So once Meguerian found out that his kids had purchased items for money on accident, he was furious.
For instance, Smurfs' Village is a free download. Despite this, the object of the game is to build a virtual village, and you need "smurfberries" to build it. The children are provoked to buy these "smurfberries" for money. These smurfberries can cost up to $59!
Although to purchase an item from the App Store requires a password, this password up until recently only lasted about 15 minutes. Now it lasts longer. In just under a minute, some kids were purchasing over $100 in items within these apps without knowing it. Apple is taking millions from the parents of these kids who don't know better, when in reality they think they are getting their children a free game.
The Federal Trade Commission has confirmed an investigation on Apple for in-game purchases and we will likely see a change in their policy for apps.
If Garen Meguerian is going to try and win a lawsuit against one of the biggest companies in the world, he is going to need a very good lawyer or attorney. Without a good lawyer or attorney, he will make it nowhere and will lose and Apple will reign once again.
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Thursday, April 21, 2011
Saturday, April 16, 2011
Apple Adds 'Do Not Track' to Safari
Apple has jumped on the "do not track" bandwagon by adding the privacy tool to a test version of its Safari browser, according to the Wall Street Journal.
The "do not track" option is included in Lion, the next version of Apple's Mac OS X. It's currently only available to developers, and scheduled to be released later this year. The Journal said mentions of "do not track" started popping up in Web forums and on Twitter; Apple has not made any formal announcements.
A "do not track" option basically provides Web users with the option to not have their online activity tracked. This type of data is highly valuable to ad networks, which can use it to serve up more targeted advertisements. In many cases, relevant ads can be helpful to the Web surfer, baut there is a concern that the average person has no idea what type of information is actually being collected. "Do not track" will provide them more control, according to supporters.
Google, Microsoft, and Mozilla already incorporate versions of "do not track" into their browsers.
The "Advanced" screen in Mozilla's Firefox 4 Options tool now includes a box that, when checked, tells websites that you want to opt-out of tracking used for behavioral advertising. Mozilla added the feature to a pre-build version of Firefox in January, and added it to the beta in February.
Microsoft Tracking Protection was included in the release candidate of Internet Explorer 9, which was announced earlier this year. At the launch event for the RC, Microsoft also announced four partners for Tracking Protection: Abine, TRUSTe, PrivacyChoice, and AdBlock Plus. These firms will provide lists of sites that plant small tracking code on many other Web sites to profile users' site history and habits. The Tracking Protection feature in IE9, which was first introduced in December, will allow users to block this snooping by either using one of these lists or automatically determining the offending web domains. In later February, the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C), a Web standards body, gave Microsoft's plan its stamp of approval.
Google, meanwhile, has a Chrome Extention called Keep My Opt-Outs, which empowers users to permanently opt out of ad-tracking cookies.
"Do not track" initiatives got moving in December when the Federal Trade Commission unveiled a broad plan for online privacy, which included the "do not track" provision.
Congress has also stepped into the debate. In February, Rep. Jackie Speier introduced the Do Not Track Me Online Act of 2011, which would give the FTC 18 months to come up with standards for companies to follow when it comes to online tracking.
Several people with a very good lawyer and attorney took this idea to court, trying to get more privacy. Although these trials did not go through and make change, these uprises led to reform.
Just this week, Sens. John Kerry and John McCain also introduced a new "privacy bill of rights" law that would give users more control over how their information is used on the Web, while Rep. Cliff Stearns, a Florida Republican, introduced a similar measure in the House, dubbed the Consumer Privacy Protection Act of 2011. Anyone who goes against this law and takes advantage, well you will definitely need a new lawyer or some attorneys because John McCain will stand up against you.
The "do not track" option is included in Lion, the next version of Apple's Mac OS X. It's currently only available to developers, and scheduled to be released later this year. The Journal said mentions of "do not track" started popping up in Web forums and on Twitter; Apple has not made any formal announcements.
A "do not track" option basically provides Web users with the option to not have their online activity tracked. This type of data is highly valuable to ad networks, which can use it to serve up more targeted advertisements. In many cases, relevant ads can be helpful to the Web surfer, baut there is a concern that the average person has no idea what type of information is actually being collected. "Do not track" will provide them more control, according to supporters.
Google, Microsoft, and Mozilla already incorporate versions of "do not track" into their browsers.
The "Advanced" screen in Mozilla's Firefox 4 Options tool now includes a box that, when checked, tells websites that you want to opt-out of tracking used for behavioral advertising. Mozilla added the feature to a pre-build version of Firefox in January, and added it to the beta in February.
Microsoft Tracking Protection was included in the release candidate of Internet Explorer 9, which was announced earlier this year. At the launch event for the RC, Microsoft also announced four partners for Tracking Protection: Abine, TRUSTe, PrivacyChoice, and AdBlock Plus. These firms will provide lists of sites that plant small tracking code on many other Web sites to profile users' site history and habits. The Tracking Protection feature in IE9, which was first introduced in December, will allow users to block this snooping by either using one of these lists or automatically determining the offending web domains. In later February, the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C), a Web standards body, gave Microsoft's plan its stamp of approval.
Google, meanwhile, has a Chrome Extention called Keep My Opt-Outs, which empowers users to permanently opt out of ad-tracking cookies.
"Do not track" initiatives got moving in December when the Federal Trade Commission unveiled a broad plan for online privacy, which included the "do not track" provision.
Congress has also stepped into the debate. In February, Rep. Jackie Speier introduced the Do Not Track Me Online Act of 2011, which would give the FTC 18 months to come up with standards for companies to follow when it comes to online tracking.
Several people with a very good lawyer and attorney took this idea to court, trying to get more privacy. Although these trials did not go through and make change, these uprises led to reform.
Just this week, Sens. John Kerry and John McCain also introduced a new "privacy bill of rights" law that would give users more control over how their information is used on the Web, while Rep. Cliff Stearns, a Florida Republican, introduced a similar measure in the House, dubbed the Consumer Privacy Protection Act of 2011. Anyone who goes against this law and takes advantage, well you will definitely need a new lawyer or some attorneys because John McCain will stand up against you.
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
Brand new iMacs for $1049; iPhone 5 in China by October; jailbreak-less iPhone unlock
AppleInsider sponsor MacMall on Tuesday again teamed with eBay to offer readers a killer deal on Apple's 3.06GHz 21.5-inch iMac, selling brand new units for $1,048.99 while supplies last. And one analyst has been told Apple's iPhone 5 is expected to launch in China by October. Finally, hackers have found an iPhone unlock method that apparently does not require a jailbreak and occurs through iTunes.
eBay, MacMall offer 21.5-inch iMac for $1049
The promotion, which is part of eBay's ongoing Daily Deals blowout sale, knocks $150 (or 12.5%) off the entry level iMac, bringing the cost down to $1,048.99, which is the lowest price we've ever seen on this model.
These are brand new, unopened iMacs featuring an Intel Core i3 3.06GHz, 4GB (2x2GB) DD3 SDRAM, 500GB SATA HDD, 21.5" LED-backlit display, ATI Radeon HD 4670 with 256MB GDDR3, SuperDrive, Gigabit Ethernet, Airport Extreme 802.11n Wi-Fi, SDXC card slot, Apple Wireless Keyboard and Magic Mouse. There's a strict limit of on per customer.
Readers interested in this deal can compare it to prices from Apple's other authorized resellers in AppleInsider's Mac Price Guide, the iMac segment of which is included below:
Product | Apple | Amazon | MacMall | MacConnection | B&H | On Sale | J&R | Education | Discount | |
| iMac | ||||||||||
| 3.06GHz 21.5" iMac | $1,199.00 | $1,138.94 | $1,048.99** | $1,118.94 | $1,138.95 | $1,130.04+ | $1,137.88 | $1,149.00 | $150.01 | |
| 3.20GHz 21.5" iMac | $1,499.00 | $1,428.99 | $1,428.99 | $1,409.00 | $1,429.00 | $1,400.67+ | $1,428.88 | $1,399.00 | $98.33 | |
| 3.20GHz 27.0" iMac | $1,699.00 | $1,624.73 | $1,624.73 | $1,603.00 | $1,624.74 | $1,594.67+ | $1,623.88 | $1,599.00 | $104.33 | |
| 2.80GHz 27.0" iMac (QC) | $1,999.00 | $1,917.94 | $1,917.94 | $1,917.99 | $1,919.00 | $1,934.18+ | $1,918.88 | $1,899.00 | $81.06 | |
* + or • : Net prices after rebates and AppleInsider's exclsuive 3% discount. The 3% discount coupon is automatically embedded in the links above. It will show up as "Instant Discount(s)" during checkout, only affter you've added the Mac to your shopping cart. Full details via AppleInsider's complete Mac Price Guide. | ||||||||||
Rumor: iPhone 5 on track for October launch in China
Analyst Brian White issued a note to investors Tuesday, in which he revealed he attended a China electronics trade show where certain information was relayed. Sources at the event were varied, suggesting the iPhone 5 will debut in June, while others said it won't be unveiled until September.
In late March, numerous reports indicated that Apple has no plans to unveil new iPhone hardware at this year's Worldwide Developers Conference. Apple has used the conference in years past to unveil the next version of the iPhone.
Sources at the event also reportedly told White that the iPhone 5 appears on track for an October launch in China. Reports have suggested that Apple does not plan to introduce its anticipated iPhone 5 until after fiscal 2011, which concludes in late September.
For comparison, the iPhone 4 launched in China in late September last year. White said it's possible that, if the iPhone 5 is released later than June, Apple could ramp up its international availability faster than the iPhone 4. That's the same approach Apple used with the iPad 2, which debuted in 25 countries overseas just weeks after it went on sale in the U.S.
Finally, White was also told to expect the iPad 2 to launch in China during June, which would be much sooner than the late September 2010 launch for the first-generation iPad.
Jailbreak-less unlock for iPhone uses Apple's database
Various online services that offer to unlock customers' cellphones for a fee began this week selling an unlock for Apple's iPhone that works through iTunes. This is the first time that such services have been available without a jailbreak. Jailbreaking is an extreme controversy. Many don't know if it is against the law. Well to put it simply, it isn't, you just lose your insurance on your Apple product. If Apple ever tries to take you to court for it, you won't even need a good lawyer or attorney because you will win easily.
iPhone jailbreak community member "MuscleNerd" explained on Twitter that the unlock is accomplished by using access to Apple's database, which allows it to be activated through iTunes. The "illicit" hack costs $169 from the site cutyoursim.com.
The site advertises that it can unlock an iPhone, allowing it to be used on any compatible carrier, with a turnaround time of 2 to 5 days. It also claims that the product is a "permanent" solution, but "MuscleNerd" indicated that Apple has the power to "revoke" an unlock if an iPhone were to be restored via iTunes.
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