[Letter to Apple] I am using pirated apps...Blame yourself!

[M.Rizk]

Hello Apple fans and anyone from Apple that may read this,

I hate piracy, same as you all. I have got an iPhone 4S, iPad2, BlackBerry Torch and a PlayBook.
Wherever I go around, all keep saying BlackBerry is the worst platform for not having any apps. So I decided to get those 2 Apple products, to see what magic do they bring in. unfortunately they bring nothing in the Middle East.

When I created my Apple account based on Qatar, I found nothing and I really mean nothing in the AppStore, not any apps but Whatsapp, not a single game not even Fruit ninja and Angry birds! ... and Don't tell me due to copyright issues with the Game and App Developers they couldn't provide it for the Middle east, NO! My PlayBook AppWorld got Angry Birds, All Gameloft apps and All EA Apps in the Qatari store! that means it's just how it goes with Apple not the developers!

I tried to switch my Apple account to the United States.... but It asks for a US Based credit card, which I don't own. Got only a Qatari one. I created a new account based on the US.. but still I can't purchase anything as I can't add my credit card.

So do you all think I will pay 820$ for the iPhone4S 16GB! and 650$ iPad2 32GB WiFi only and just keep What'sapp! No, not gonna happen ever in my life, I had to jailbreak my device and get pirated apps. Don't blame me but blame Apple, they won't sell such expensive products and don't provide any apps, games or even support then tell me it's illegal to use pirated apps!

Thanks for reading, I hope you feel the same as me, maybe you won't you got a Store full of apps and games! but now I feel RIM(Research in Motion) had done a better job serving the Middle east.

 

[Todd M]

Hello Apple fans and anyone from Apple that may read this,

I hate piracy, same as you all. I have got an iPhone 4S, iPad2, BlackBerry Torch and a PlayBook.
Wherever I go around, all keep saying BlackBerry is the worst platform for not having any apps. So I decided to get those 2 Apple products, to see what magic do they bring in. unfortunately they bring nothing in the Middle East.

When I created my Apple account based on Qatar, I found nothing and I really mean nothing in the AppStore, not any apps but Whatsapp, not a single game not even Fruit ninja and Angry birds! ... and Don't tell me due to copyright issues with the Game and App Developers they couldn't provide it for the Middle east, NO! My PlayBook AppWorld got Angry Birds, All Gameloft apps and All EA Apps in the Qatari store! that means it's just how it goes with Apple not the developers!

I tried to switch my Apple account to the United States.... but It asks for a US Based credit card, which I don't own. Got only a Qatari one. I created a new account based on the US.. but still I can't purchase anything as I can't add my credit card.

So do you all think I will pay 820$ for the iPhone4S 16GB! and 650$ iPad2 32GB WiFi only and just keep What'sapp! No, not gonna happen ever in my life, I had to jailbreak my device and get pirated apps. Don't blame me but blame Apple, they won't sell such expensive products and don't provide any apps, games or even support then tell me it's illegal to use pirated apps!

Thanks for reading, I hope you feel the same as me, maybe you won't you got a Store full of apps and games! but now I feel RIM(Research in Motion) had done a better job serving the Middle east.

That truly sucks. Don't know why they don't have more. However, piracy is piracy, no matter how you rationalize it.

 

[Timhewitt]

You can create a US based account using a gift card purchased online. A search will result in detailed instructions.

As for why there is nothing in your App Store, you should contact Apple directly, not post a question in an Internet discussion forum. Apple doesn't read posts here....

I know when we submit apps we restrict distribution to App Stores where English is a supported language. Perhaps Qatar is not in that list

 

[M.Rizk]

Didn't think before about the itunes card, despite that hassle that I have got to buy a card before every purchase, and I have to accept that I won't get bonus from my Credit card unless I buy those itunes cards online which could be more expensive. I will go for it for now however that's like a temporary Hotfix. Apple got to fix this issue!

 

[ghostface147]

Apple doesn't have to do anything. You freely admit you pirate, so get over yourself. They owe you nothing.

 

[M.Rizk]

Apple doesn't have to do anything. You freely admit you pirate, so get over yourself. They owe you nothing.

& Your an idiot, learn how to read till the end.

 

[Jeremy]

& Your an idiot, learn how to read till the end.

Leave the name calling out of the thread or it will be deleted/locked.

 

[reeneebob]

Didn't think before about the itunes card, despite that hassle that I have got to buy a card before every purchase, and I have to accept that I won't get bonus from my Credit card unless I buy those itunes cards online which could be more expensive. I will go for it for now however that's like a temporary Hotfix. Apple got to fix this issue!

Why do you have to go get a card every time? I get a $25 or $50 card once every 6-9 months and leave a balance on iTunes. I top it up when it gets low.

Seems easier and more ethical than essentially stealing from developers.


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[M.Rizk]

Why do you have to go get a card every time? I get a $25 or $50 card once every 6-9 months and leave a balance on iTunes. I top it up when it gets low.

Seems easier and more ethical than essentially stealing from developers.


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Yep, It is more ethical, I just forgotten about those cards, as I don't see then outside the states at least not here in the Middle east, as Credit card rules here. I will be getting some cards today, will be also emailing Apple because yeh those cards are fine but not the best experience.

 

[HYDE1000]

& Your an idiot, learn how to read till the end.

Ironic that you misspell a simple word like you're when calling someone an idiot.

 

[Fausty82]

Ironic that you misspell a simple word like you're when calling someone an idiot.

It's that karma thing. It almost always happens that when you're busting someone on spelling or grammar that you also make a blatant error. Funny how that always works out...

Back on topic:

Sorry for the OP's plight, but that doesn't make piracy "ok". Nothing does. Nothing ever will.

 

[Fausty82]

Yep, It is more ethical, I just forgotten about those cards, as I don't see then outside the states at least not here in the Middle east, as Credit card rules here. I will be getting some cards today, will be also emailing Apple because yeh those cards are fine but not the best experience.

I have both a credit card and a debit card. But none of them are associated with my iTunes account. I use iTunes gift cards as my only way of purchasing on iTunes. No hassles at all... easy, safe and it creates peace of mind. I keep no more that $25 in my iTunes store account. When it runs out, I add more. The most that I could ever lost due to a hacked account is the balance of $25 or less on that account.

YMMV, but this has always worked for me.

 

[DikaiaKnight]

Piracy is never ok but I do understand what a hassle it would be to have to go out to purchase an iTunes GC to buy apps. Yes you can buy a large one for $50 etc but that means you are "locked" into using that $50 in the iTunes ecosystem. As someone who is watches my finances closely I would never want to do that myself. When I want to buy a 99 cent app I want to spend 99 cent. I do not want to have to spend extra money for a GC to load onto my account.

That being said, again, piracy is not OK. Write to Apple to know your frustration but for now try to be legal! I would think Apple would want to make it easier for people in your area to spend money with them. I hope they support your region more soon!

 

[patricksmangan]

I have a question, because I'm a bad person. I'd love to find an app where I can easily get audible.com content for free. Any leads?

 

[kilcher]

How about researching what's available before you make the purchase?

If I bought a phone from a company based in the middle east I wouldn't complain there are no apps available in the US. Just as I wouldn't buy a phone from a US company without researching what apps are available.

It's not Apple's fault. It's yours.

 

[Alli]

I have a question, because I'm a bad person. I'd love to find an app where I can easily get audible.com content for free. Any leads?

Free audio books....get your friend who's willing to buy a book to read it aloud and use the audio notes on your iPhone for him to read it to you.

FFS.

 

[Alli]

How about researching what's available before you make the purchase?

If I bought a phone from a company based in the middle east I wouldn't complain there are no apps available in the US. Just as I wouldn't buy a phone from a US company without researching what apps are available.

It's not Apple's fault. It's yours.

iTunes is in every market. The iPhone is sold globally. It is up to the developers on an individual basis to determine in which market they will be sold.

 

[BreakingKayfabe]

I can't believe no one has said this, but, this has to be the stupidest thread ever. If apps aren't available
then stay away from the product if it means that much to you. And if you're going to use pirated apps
then use them without opening yourself up to criticism here. In other words: Do what you want and just
shut up about it. Sheesh.

 

[ericizzy1]

Free audio books....get your friend who's willing to buy a book to read it aloud and use the audio notes on your iPhone for him to read it to you.

FFS.

cracked me on this one

 

[3cit]

Free audio books....get your friend who's willing to buy a book to read it aloud and use the audio notes on your iPhone for him to read it to you.

FFS.

Cracked apps by alli...