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throwaway2037

Your first paragraph raises some very good points. I am concerned about this last point:

    > The App Store sucks.

Can you give some specifics? Do any other app store do it better?

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So much about it sucks. I am actually amazed when an app I want is actually on the app store.

It needs an iCloud log in, so you can't install free software on a kiosk without a throw away account. Which is hard to set up.

Why do you first need to 'get' an app and then install it?

How many affirmations do you need?

Ok, these are good points. I was not aware. Thanks to share. It sounds like the "friction" to use Apple AppStore is much too high. Do you think this is done in the name of security or tracking users' behaviour?

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