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''Explicit'' Section Hidden in Apple's App Store

- By - Source : Tom's Guide US

A developer revealed a new "explicit" section possibly coming to iTunes.

Fans of skin rejoice, as Apple may invite all the recently banned apps back to the App Store. However, it won't be an all-you-can eat buffet as we've seen in the past. In fact, the apps may be listed in a whole new "explicit" section not currently seen on the online store.

Cult of Mac reports that an app developer contacted the site and claims that Apple is indeed adding the "explicit" section to the App Store. The claim is backed by a screenshot snapped of the iTunesConnect website. The image reveals that developers will have two categories to select when uploading an app. The Primary Category selection clearly shows "explicit" in the image.

It's likely that Apple's recent sweep on the App Store had nothing to do with the actual content, but where the app resides on the online store. While many users may object to the content, these apps rack in a large amount of revenue. An "explicit" section, accessed by entering the account username and password, would ensure the revenue to developers while meeting the demands of iTunes customers.

Currently there's no indication on when--or if--the supposed explicit section will launch.

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victomofreality 02/24/2010 9:58 PM
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WHOO the pr0n survives... it would be unethical to offer portable internet and no porn what are we China?

tayb 02/24/2010 10:10 PM
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The iPhone has plenty of porn on the application called "Safari." Apple made the application. Google searching for "iPhone porn" got 28 million hits. Apple hasn't removed anything explicit.

Anonymous 02/24/2010 10:18 PM
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"It's likely that Apple's recent sweep on the App Store had nothing to do with the actual content"

No, and fail. Programmers can prepare a new development webpage whilst leaving the production webpage intact, then switch them with little or no down time. It's likely that Apple realized they screwed up(non-sheep adults don't like to be told what they can look at), and now they are fixing it. Booting apps out of the store in an unnecessary outage loses revenue that could've been made.

tpi2007 02/24/2010 10:18 PM
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tayb :
The iPhone has plenty of porn on the application called "Safari." Apple made the application. Google searching for "iPhone porn" got 28 million hits. Apple hasn't removed anything explicit.



It's like the saying goes "if you can't beat them, join them"

oh, and make a big profit out of it at the same time ;)

audioee 02/24/2010 10:39 PM
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Oh great now there is the "iRedlight District". What's next "iSesame Street" and "iMain Street".

I am copywriting these phrases.

CoderDunn 02/24/2010 10:50 PM
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"Cult of Mac" O.o

Well, at least they acknowledge that apple fanboys can be like a cult ...

amarok 02/24/2010 10:56 PM
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I really don't understand those who want to watch porn on crappy iphone or any other phone altogether, when they can have huge tits blasted towards them on a 42" television and if they use the new 3D tv's they can have tits which fills the entire room..

efeat 02/24/2010 11:07 PM
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"...these apps rack in a large amount of revenue."

I see what you did there.

JohnnyLucky 02/25/2010 12:37 PM
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That's a bit different from the first article. Now it sounds as if Apple is just juggling things around without sacrificing any revenue.

jsc 02/25/2010 11:23 AM
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And the big surprise is?

grieve 02/25/2010 7:14 PM
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audioee :
Oh great now there is the "iRedlight District". What's next "iSesame Street" and "iMain Street". I am copywriting these phrases.



Won't matter if you copyright the phrases... Apply will use it anyhow! (ipad)

grieve 02/25/2010 7:15 PM
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Imasterbate...
there is an app for that!

Anonymous 03/03/2010 5:18 AM
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Have no fear, you can get those ifap apps on Mikandi.com :)