[AISnakeOil]

It's Apple's phone, they can do what they want.

[ta1243]

I distinctly remember buying it. Not renting it, buying it.

The apple webpage says

> Why buy iPhone anywhere else?

> When it comes to purchasing a new iPhone, there’s no better place to buy than Apple. For all your questions about payment options and getting your new iPhone set up, we have the answers you need.

[AISnakeOil]

You bought the hunk of metal and glass, but you didn't buy the app store servers, the software has a legal agreement and you sign that.

If you don't agree, don't sign it.

[catsma21]

that's the issue! it should not be apple's phone! i paid for the hardware and current version of the software - anything more should be provided to me out of their goodwill, not because it is their device.

[bobmcnamara]

With Android, it's my phone.

[AISnakeOil]

Some of them, but that's changing soon.