I wanted to see a transcript before blogging about it but this AP story probably has enough of Phil Schiller’s testimony on the App Store:
“What happens if a developer doesn’t pay and what is the process for that?” Schiller recalled about his initial reservations about requiring fees on alternative payment options. He also said he was worried about Apple’s collection demands creating an antagonistic relationship with app developers that have traditionally been the company’s allies.
Exactly. And:
Schiller also confirmed that Cook pushed for a warning screen informing consumers the potential security threats posed by alternative payment options.
We’ve been getting a clearer picture over the last year that the problem with the App Store is Tim Cook. He has led Apple to great success but it’s time for new leadership, someone users and developers can trust to be on our side. It may already be too late to repair the damage.
