Readers currently using PDANet should be extremely careful when it comes to updating their jailbroken apps via Cydia - mobilityToday reports that the boys at June Fabrics have performed a really devious bait-and-switch trick.
While version 1.40 adds a variety of valuable features, it also contains a hidden timer which eventually expires and forces you to cough up 29$ in order to continue using the program.
Don’t get me wrong: developers should (and IMHO have to) stop giving away iPhone apps for free in order to make money more effectively - however, performing bait-and-switch tactics not only is bad business behavior, but also is illegal under some jurisdictions (e.g. Austria and other parts of the EU).
Once again: if you currently use PDANet, don’t upgrade!
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