Apple drops the “FREE” button of App Store apps and games

19 November, 2014
The move officially acknowledges the in-app purchases that many of the free apps and games often contain.

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  • Anonymous
  • krQ
  • 02 Feb 2016

Apple ap for hearts upgraded has ruined the game. Doesn't seem at all fair to player against computer players, win percentage is drastically reduced. Don't feel it is fair to player in cards dealt or played.

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    • Timmeeeh
    • vam
    • 21 Nov 2014

    "Install" patented by Google

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      • DeDeTe
      • 0cJ
      • 21 Nov 2014

      realities, 20 Nov 2014I thought iPhone users don't pirate apps. It's not too expe... moreWhatever mobile OS you are a fan off, you managed to completely miss the point here.

      You also made what is possibly the most nonsensical comment of the week....

      Anyway, I am glad Apple is removing the Free button for apps with in-app purchases. They should leave the Free button for truly free apps.

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        • Posthc
        • 45Z
        • 20 Nov 2014

        get a bill ......

          Wei Jie Loh, 20 Nov 2014To get awesome games but you don't have money to buy it, JA... moreI thought iPhone users don't pirate apps. It's not too expensive. I guess they can't afford them.

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            • Anonymous
            • D3%
            • 20 Nov 2014

            AnonD-158376, 20 Nov 2014It should be "Download" or "Install" in... moreIt changes to "install" after you "get" it.

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              • AnonD-158376
              • P@L
              • 20 Nov 2014

              It should be "Download" or "Install" instead of Get

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                • Anonymous
                • jJt
                • 20 Nov 2014

                elmo, 20 Nov 2014you did READ the article right? in app purchases account fo... moreIt's true, reminds me of a picture I saw of a tractor trailer with a big sticker on the back "Don't like BIG trucks like this? Stop buying S**T! Problem solved." same logic applies.

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                  • Rahul
                  • bEL
                  • 20 Nov 2014

                  Wei Jie Loh, 20 Nov 2014To get awesome games but you don't have money to buy it, JA... moreo hello sir, u r not the only 1 wo know abt jailbreak,
                  jailbreaking is happening since more than 5 years so dnt act too intelligent as every1 knows

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                    • AnonD-265900
                    • CAp
                    • 20 Nov 2014

                    Okay

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                      • dockers
                      • mg1
                      • 20 Nov 2014

                      Then why are they still under the FREE section in apps...

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                        • Wei Jie Loh
                        • UD{
                        • 20 Nov 2014

                        To get awesome games but you don't have money to buy it, JAILBREAKING your Apple device is the answer..

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                          • Anonymous
                          • Ss}
                          • 20 Nov 2014

                          [deleted post]not in sweeden

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                            • FREE BUTTs
                            • PS6
                            • 20 Nov 2014

                            Just install cydia then you have it. Waaalahh!

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                              • patrick
                              • M0Q
                              • 20 Nov 2014

                              They did it after watching the last episode of South Park

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                                • iLOLed
                                • t7$
                                • 20 Nov 2014

                                Android Man, 20 Nov 2014and this is why I went on android. Free Free Free apps. jus... moreYet google playstore is worst that appstore, sirsly that's the one thing I hate about android. I know apple can install cracked apps by jailbreaking, but android has worst in terms on pirating.. everything.

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                                  • Anonymous
                                  • Hkt
                                  • 20 Nov 2014

                                  AnonD-189903, 20 Nov 2014They should just do it the android way. State that it has i... moreIt already has that. It even lists the price of the in app purchases within the app store itself..

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                                    • Eske Rahn
                                    • 3ii
                                    • 20 Nov 2014

                                    AnonD-333187, 20 Nov 2014"Freemium" - the "mium" means not really!!Yup, they could also have called it 'Freeish' :)

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                                      • elmo
                                      • mX7
                                      • 20 Nov 2014

                                      Android Man, 20 Nov 2014and this is why I went on android. Free Free Free apps. jus... moreyou did READ the article right? in app purchases account for 98% of revenue on ANDROID. and to everyone complaining its the companies fault, take some personal responsibility. password protect anything that requires a credit card to avoid "accidental" child purchases and if you dont want to spend your money,DON'T! if everybody stopped buying in app extras then nobody would make them anymore!

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                                        • Anonymous
                                        • nC6
                                        • 20 Nov 2014

                                        Android Man, 20 Nov 2014and this is why I went on android. Free Free Free apps. jus... moreIt's good that you went Android, but funny that Android is going Apple:

                                        http://www.tuaw.com/2014/11/18/google-finally-agrees-that-apples-walled-garden-is-a-good-ide/