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Microsoft moves to block paid Xbox Live iPhone apps

updated 04:00 pm EDT, Wed August 20, 2008

MS on iPhone/Xbox apps


Microsoft plans to halt the sale of any unauthorized Xbox Live software at the App Store, one developer claims. 1337pwn says that its Xbox Live Friends Application -- which lets people see what others are playing on their Xboxes of Xbox 360s -- was recently challenged by Microsoft, which is responsible for all facets of Xbox gaming. 1337pwn comments, though, that Microsoft appears only to be concerned about people turning a profit on its technology, as it has given permission for XLFA to be distributed for free.


by MacNN Staff

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iPod, iPhone, iPod touch, gaming, Microsoft, Xbox, iPhone apps, App Store, Xbox Live

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  1. Maneki Neko

    Dedicated MacNNer

    Joined: Feb 2001

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    08/20, 04:12pm | report spam | Reply |

    Great!

    This is good news, the community gets free applications, and developers have free access to Xbox live info.

  1. beyere

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    Joined: Jun 2002

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    08/20, 04:29pm | report spam | Reply |

    SO...

    Does this mean Microsoft is encouraging open-source development? Dude!

  1. Feathers

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    Joined: Oct 1999

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    08/20, 05:11pm | report spam | (1 reply) Reply |

    I smell a legal challenge

    Either the application violates some Microsoft EULA or it doesn't, whether it is paid for or not is a different issue. I see this act as, I dunno, anti-competitive? Do it but don't make money at it? C'mon!!!!!

  1. testudo

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    Joined: Aug 2001

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    08/20, 05:20pm | report spam | Reply |

    wow

    1337pwn.com? Who knew there was someone out there who would make the pwnage tool sound like it came from adults?

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