Apple Cuts 5,000 Sexy Apps (But Playboy Stays)
Apple is censoring boobs.
Apple has made a huge splash with its decision to delete a rumored 5,000 applications from the App Store. However, this wouldn't be an App Store story without some kind of inconsistent action on Apple's part; the App Store approval process has gained notoriety for approving some applications, while denying other perfectly acceptable apps.
In keeping with this tradition, it would appear Apple's decision to delete thousands of applications for their "overtly sexual content" does not extend to the Playboy application. The developer of an app called Wobble, ChilliFresh, claims to have spoken with Apple and says the following are the 'new rules' for submitting apps:
1. No images of women in bikinis (Ice skating tights are not OK either)
2. No images of men in bikinis! (I didn’t ask about Ice Skating tights for men)
3. No skin (he seriously said this) (I asked if a Burqa was OK, and the Apple guy got angry)
4. No silhouettes that indicate that Wobble can be used for wobbling boobs (yes – I am serious, we have to remove the silhouette in this pic)
5. No sexual connotations or innuendo: boobs, babes, booty, sex – all banned
6. Nothing that can be sexually arousing!! (I doubt many people could get aroused with the pic above but those puritanical guys at Apple must get off on pretty mundane things to find Wobble “overtly sexual!)
7. No apps will be approved that in any way imply sexual content (not sure how Playboy is still in the store, but …)
Apple has yet to make a statement about the removal of these applications from the App Store. We'll update if and when they do.
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Meh this just means they're giving other smart phones a chance to pick up the smut apps and all the adults that want the freedom to do what they want with a several hundred dollar piece of technology.
Is this a matter of censorship, control, or good taste? Is Apple thinking about children using the apps? Inquiring minds want to know.
I don't use any Apple products so it does not affect me.
I thought this was some sort of joke at first. Who the hell is running App Store these days, the Taliban?
iFail, iCensor, and iPuritanicalViews at work again
I wonder when they'll restrict the browser on the iPhone. Why did I buy an iPhone? ::sigh:: At least I can play pocket god to get my arousal on.
I wonder when they'll restrict the browser on the iPhone. Why did I buy an iPhone? ::sigh:: At least I can play pocket god to get my arousal on.
Wait... so you bought your iPhone for sexual arousal? :-\
I wonder when they'll restrict the browser on the iPhone. Why did I buy an iPhone? ::sigh:: At least I can play pocket god to get my arousal on.
They already restrict the browser with no flash content.
I thought I was going get all these apps in high def on my new iPad!
the phone still vibrates, wouldn't that be arousing ????
I think the apple logo is arousing. Please ban.
That's why I have a Droid, so I can be a pervert all I want.
I recently went on an Apple forum of some sort looking for information on how to get Linux to connect to an iPod Touch and when I seen the CORNY.. I mean COOOORNY "lingo" there about how they had to use Windows (BARF) to get something done, it made me sick. To come here and see the same crap in comments is just as sickening. Love the articles though! Cmon, don't be like a bunch of flaming 12 year olds.. and if you ARE 12, think before you rant about how bad Apple is. Just like your gonna tell me, IF YOU DON'T LIKE IT, DON'T USE IT.
well we all know where those app are going to go now. Android where there is the freedom to make a app without fear of the apple hammer dropping down on you.
Wait... so you bought your iPhone for sexual arousal? :-\
No. I'm sure he bought the iphone to do whatever he wants and if he is an adult and chooses to look at adult material, then he should be allowed to do so.
There is no justifiable reason for Apple to restrict content like this. If they are worried about minors, then put an age verification system in place at the time of purchase.
This is why I love your articles Jane
I recently went on an Apple forum of some sort looking for information on how to get Linux to connect to an iPod Touch and when I seen the CORNY.. I mean COOOORNY "lingo" there about how they had to use Windows (BARF) to get something done, it made me sick. To come here and see the same crap in comments is just as sickening. Love the articles though! Cmon, don't be like a bunch of flaming 12 year olds.. and if you ARE 12, think before you rant about how bad Apple is. Just like your gonna tell me, IF YOU DON'T LIKE IT, DON'T USE IT.
Not trying to be rude but huh wWhat?
Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition is on the "Featured" page on the iPhone App Store. It's also on the "Top Free" section of the Top 25.
I guess bare ass women covering up their lovelies with their hands doesn't count as sexually arousing.
Really thought what has Apple accomplished? Are people going to stop looking at porn or "sexually arousing" material on their iPhones? There are over 75 iPhone porn sites. Unless you also ban your own Safari web browser from iPhones you haven't accomplished anything.
apple startin to suck...
Puritan Apple, eh? Have you checked out the comments by customers (not Apple) on the Playboy app? I didn't download it, but the comments are way over the top ("... filth" etc.). Of course the censoring is also driven by such uproar, and Apple should either censor or not (maybe with an age base filter, which of course is useless online since you need a credit card for your account anyway, and any youngster with a parent backed card can claim to be old enough).
apple startin to suck...
Startin???
LOL
They started a LONG LONG time ago in a far away galexy...
This makes no sense...it just doesn't make any sense! Society makes nudity/sexuality "evil". Nudity is natural, and so is sex. What are they trying to hide? Hide it from the "kiddies"? They're going to find out about that eventually. I just hate how society makes nudity/sex seem evil and unjust.
If children are the problem I have two suggestions.
1. Children shouldn't be using iPhones. Take away the iPhone.
2. Give the applications a rating and have a parental control section in the settings to disable applications and/or deny apps from downloading if they are above a certain rating. It is really really easy. Microsoft does it with the Xbox 360.
I don't care. I'm a sensible guy that does not buy from Apple.
This makes no sense...it just doesn't make any sense! Society makes nudity/sexuality "evil". Nudity is natural, and so is sex. What are they trying to hide? Hide it from the "kiddies"? They're going to find out about that eventually. I just hate how society makes nudity/sex seem evil and unjust.
Finding out about sex from porn seems like a poor substitute for proper educational alternatives. Violent and other negative porn, role played or not, is going to have some effect on them. Whether its evil or unjust isn't as important as how it could negatively impact our society to allow children to look at it.
When does Apple ban iAmSexting from the phone's of teenagers?
I bet the iPod/iPhone OS 4.0 will have a start screen once you slide to unlock it, where it shows you a different biblical verse from the "Old Testament"... I'm thinking creationists are running the apps store.
censorship to the N th Degree. This is a perfect example of why many people won't buy Apple Products.
This is why I love your articles Jane
Glad to be of service, sir. *curtsy*
doesn't this prove that Apple approval process is broken?
I mean they laid out all these rules and yet isn't consistent in what apps are available or if they're banned..
"In keeping with this tradition, it would appear Apple's decision to delete thousands of applications for their "overtly sexual content" does not extend to the Playboy application. "
good there are too many useless apps anyways.