US$999.99 iPhone App ‘I Am Rich’ Probably Only Applies to Developer
You must’ve seen at least one book titled something like “This book will teach you how to earn US$1 million.” Now, picture an iPhone application that has just two functions: a red jewel icon that “always reminds you (and others when you show it to them) that you were able to afford this,” and, after pressing the “(i)”, a secret mantra that “may help to you stay rich, healthy and successful.” It costs US$999.99. See where I’m going with this? I’ve got a better mantra that’ll help you stay rich and healthy (by avoiding accidental spending-induced heart-attacks.) “Make sure you keep iTunes asking for your permission to buy apps before purchasing, or clicking on this app link may make you very, very sad indeed.” [Product page]
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My little brother actually thought it would be funny to download a $999 application. It was for some development program. I didn’t have my password on but luckily my credit card rejected it…. Let that be a lession. Imagine spending a grand with the click of a button by accident. I wonder if there is anyway you can get that money back???
Shoppers have certain rights by law in Australia. Here is the info directly from the NSw Office of Fair Trading….
Implied (or statutory) warranty, give you the following basic rights. The goods you purchase must:
- be and remain free of debt, charges or mortgages, ie. ‘clear title’, unless they are disclosed or known to you before you agree to buy the goods
-be of ‘merchantable quality’ ie. meet the basic level of quality and performance expected, considering their description, price and other relevant circumstances. Goods that have a fault should be labelled as seconds or damaged stock
- be fit for a particular purpose if you have made a specific purpose known to the seller and have relied on the seller’s skill or judgement
-match any description or sample (eg. if the package displays a picture or describes the contents, the contents must match that description).
Any problems under an implied warranty can be dealt with by the seller. Do not be misled by the seller into thinking you must only deal with the manufacturer.
———————-end of Fair Trading info———
That last bit is the best!! This means that Apple (in this case the seller) is responsible for handling/resolving the issue, not the person that developed the software.
Regards
Bloomy
@Smitty Werbenjagermanjensen
Is there a reason that you decided to name yourself after a character in a children’s animated television show?