Professional satirists officially recognised by Apple
Facing criticism for rejecting (and later approving) a number of caricature-based iPhone apps, Apple has changed it’s terms and conditions to specifically exempt professional satirists. As reported by The Daily Cartoonist the two new clauses in their guidelines for new apps read: 14.1 Any app that is defamatory, offensive, mean-spirited, or likely to place the targeted individual […]
Apple U-turn on cartoonist's iPhone app
Since we reported last Wedneday (November 11) that Apple rejected an iPhone application by MAD magazine cartoonist Tom Richmond, which featured caricatures of members of the US Congress, it seems the company has done a U-turn and approved it. Apple had claimed that the app “contains content that ridicules public figures” and is in violation […]
Apple get the pip over iPhone caricatures
MAD Magazine caricaturist Tom Richmond reports on his blog how technology firm Apple has refused to allow an iPhone application featuring caricatures of the US Congress to be sold through its iTunes store. Richmond’s application or App, which is called called Bobble Rep, allows users to find the names and contact details for any of […]
Alex taps into the iPhone
Alex, the satirical City strip in the Daily Telegraph has recently made it’s debut on the iPhone and iPod Touch. Priced at 59p, the Tapisodes app is available at the iTunes App Store and comprises 20 animated strips themed around the credit crunch crisis. The strips will be automatically delivered to your phone one a […]