Isn’t It Time Apple Allowed Others to Sell iPhone Apps?

Apple has drawn an enormous amount of flak from developers for banning a host of offerings from its App Stores. But while some rejections may seem arbitrarily imposed, Apple — like any other retailer — has every right to decide which products line its shelves. The problem, though, is that it stubbornly insists on being the sole distributor of iPhone apps.

Instead, Apple should focus on maintaining a top-notch storefront and allow other vendors to hawk iPhone offerings that may seem controversial, distasteful or simply worthless. Doing so would help placate iPhone developers and consumers, and may keep federal regulators at bay.

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