If the App Store is your favorite part of the iPhone, then you're probably always looking for the best apps. However, even the gargantuan App Store in iTunes may not have everything you want — and to serve that desire, a few unauthorized, independent iPhone app stores are about to launch.
At least one of these stores would require you to have a jail-broken iPhone, but some will not require that and merely provide alternatives.
I'm skittish, so I'd probably stick to iTunes for my app downloads, but that's not to say I couldn't be tempted by a really outstanding app from an outside store. What do you think of these rogue apps? Would you download one from a third-party store?
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I said no, but I just don't know for sure. I definitely wouldn't be making any impulse buys from a third party app store. There would have to be some waiting and a ton of research and feedback from users.
1There is a reason Apple has tried to keep such close tabs on the apps and the way they interact with your phone. They don't want an unstable app making your entire phone unstable. I remember loading my Treo up with apps to only make it crash all the time. I like having my stability in my life, if I am tethered to iTunes so be it. I have been in worse situations.
I Only Trust iTunes. That's My Opinion So Yeah :]
2Hmm, not sure. Maybe after a lot of research, make sure it's compatible with the iPhone.
3i beta test iphone apps so yes.
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