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I like that Apple is copying (for the most part, I don't like the idea of another chat system that just talks to itself). There is nothing wrong with building on good ideas. I welcome the vast improvement iOS 5 will be. I just don't like that such a litigious company that has touted how many patents they have in keynotes past [1] is shamelessly swiping ideas.

1: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8JZBLjxPBUU

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Yeah, that's a great point. But I like that Apply is copying too. All the mobile OS platforms should copy each other's best features. It pushes them to make even cooler platforms. In the end, the users win.

Yeah, I totally agree, and thanks for that non-divisive non-flamey take on the issue! I personally have had a really hard time deciding between iOS and Android devices, which is a pretty great problem to have.

"There is nothing wrong with building on good ideas."

This is the key point. Apple may have copied a feature, but I think they usually put their own spin on how it should work or try and make it better.

I feel for the Camera+ guys though. I am glad that the volume button for taking pictures is back. But I hope they allow TapTapTap to put the feature back in and do an update.

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