Apple has introduced a new kind of spam, forcing unwanted downloads on millions of unsuspecting users.

And until the complaints poured in, there was no way to remove the offending items.

anyone who had turned on the “Automatic Downloads” feature in their iTunes software, iPhone or iPad got it pushed to their device whether they wanted it or not, sparking complaints when people discovered it was not as easily removed.

U2’s manager Guy Oseary defended the move, in an interview with Mashable. “It’s a gift from Apple. If someone doesn’t like the gift, they should delete it,” he said, in response to criticism. “We just want to share it with as many people as possible. If you don’t want it and you don’t need it, delete it.”

That was exactly what many iOS users discovered they couldn’t do through the usual slide-to-delete mechanism in their devices’ Music app, although they could visit the “Purchased” screen within the iTunes desktop software to hide it from their collections, as a workaround.

Source: [theguardian.com...]

Apple has now provided an online removal tool to delete the spam.

A new low in corporate arrogance, by both parties.

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