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>> "Things that would make me buy MORE apps"

Why do you need MORE apps? I'm a developer and heavy iPhone user and it rare for me to download apps these days. I browse the store regularly just to check out what's going on but most new apps provide little use. They let me make my face look phone. Share emojis created by reality stars. etc. I think this move will lead to higher quality apps. Developers will be able to invest more in updates and developing their product instead of abandoning it once sales drop.




There are a number of reasons:

1) Some apps have a limited life span - games, for example, or apps specific to an event (like the SIGGRAPH or GDC apps)

2) Some apps have bugs that you don't encounter until you use a particular function

3) Some apps stop being updated and you need more functionality than they offer.

4) You have a new need you didn't have before so you need a new app or apps to fulfill it




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