Paid Version of AIM for iPhone Now Available for $2.99

AOL, you confuse me.

This is all pretty lame. I think Apple should implement a system where you can choose "Skip" instead of install so the app update will go away. Instead we are forced into something new, like ads. A prime example of people not wanting to update is Ambiance, which just released a free legacy version to pacify customers who hated 2.0. Sure, you could just not update, but then it's always there, with the badge icon, and you can't use the update all button.

As a side note, what's up with the fake app updates? My badge icon fluctuates between 4-15 apps throughout the day, and when I go to see what they are, there is a list of apps that I've already installed. It's only done this for the past few days, but it won't stop!!

This is all pretty lame. I think Apple should implement a system where you can choose "Skip" instead of install so the app update will go away. Instead we are forced into something new, like ads. A prime example of people not wanting to update is Ambiance, which just released a free legacy version to pacify customers who hated 2.0. Sure, you could just not update, but then it's always there, with the badge icon, and you can't use the update all button.

As a side note, what's up with the fake app updates? My badge icon fluctuates between 4-15 apps throughout the day, and when I go to see what they are, there is a list of apps that I've already installed. It's only done this for the past few days, but it won't stop!!

The ads aren't bad at all, I really don't mind them. They go away pretty fast and the new features are worth the ads.

Apple needs to implement new policy in the app store, where if there are ads in the app, it is automatically rejected.

There should be no ads in the apps, only on web site.

Apple needs to implement new policy in the app store, where if there are ads in the app, it is automatically rejected.

There should be no ads in the apps, only on web site.

mmmmm, i tend to disagree. while the ads are annoying, they do allow apps to be available for free or subsidized cost. if the app is worth it, people will still use it regardless of ads. just an example of what little free market apple does allow within the app store that works.

Apple needs to implement new policy in the app store, where if there are ads in the app, it is automatically rejected.

There should be no ads in the apps, only on web site.

So, should every developer in the App Store distribute their hard work for free (with no ads) out of the goodness of their hearts, and forego the whole eating and shelter thing?

This is all pretty lame. I think Apple should implement a system where you can choose "Skip" instead of install so the app update will go away. Instead we are forced into something new, like ads. A prime example of people not wanting to update is Ambiance, which just released a free legacy version to pacify customers who hated 2.0. Sure, you could just not update, but then it's always there, with the badge icon, and you can't use the update all button.

As a side note, what's up with the fake app updates? My badge icon fluctuates between 4-15 apps throughout the day, and when I go to see what they are, there is a list of apps that I've already installed. It's only done this for the past few days, but it won't stop!!

I have the same problem with the fake updates. When I search again I'm getting even more fake updates! And sometimes, after three or four times, I'm getting the message that everything is "up to date"? Weird :confused:

The "Skip" option would be great. Just like in OS X for desktops. Meanwhile I backup every major iPhone app update (by dragging them out of the trash or with time machine). This way I can reïnstall the app when they suddenly adding stupid "ads" :mad:...

Greetz

What a waste. Everyone go buy beejive. It has a better GUI and more fuctionality. Sure it's pricey, but it's on sale this week for 9.99 (vs the 15.99 original). It's worth the money.

Screw the capitalist pigs at AOL.

I have the same problem with the fake updates. When I search again I'm getting even more fake updates! And sometimes, after three or four times, I'm getting the message that everything is "up to date"? Weird :confused:

The "Skip" option would be great. Just like in OS X for desktops. Meanwhile I backup every major iPhone app update (by dragging them out of the trash or with time machine). This way I can reïnstall the app when they suddenly adding stupid "ads" :mad:...

Greetz

I'm having the same problem, I figured it was just my phone though. Earlier today, I closed and re-opened the App Store like 5 times in a row, and the updates listed were different everytime, and the "updates" were mostly older versions that what I had installed! WTF!:confused:

Jeez, it's $2.99...suck it up.