When will Apple accept bitcoins?

[chickenfried12]

the market has so much variability that it does not seem to be hot for big firms, which means big losses especially for big tech companies. I do not think it is the companies that can terminate it. For the moment, they can not see a system that they can accept.

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[Hopeful2017]

When they really need to. But they'll fight it hard! Apple's business model is to lock everything down -- very closed indeed. This does not align with the goals of bitcoin, at least, how I perceive them.

tl;dr Apple = closed. BTC = open.

Bitcoin is far different from the idea of apple. Apple provides innovations terms of new technology in the smartphones world. They have a very strict and intact patent in their products. Means, apple cannot be entered by anyone,p, unlike bitcoin, it is open and can be accessed by anyone. Apple would not be interested in bitcoin and wont acquire it.

[BillCoin]

When they really need to. But they'll fight it hard! Apple's business model is to lock everything down -- very closed indeed. This does not align with the goals of bitcoin, at least, how I perceive them.

tl;dr Apple = closed. BTC = open.

Bitcoin is far different from the idea of apple. Apple provides innovations terms of new technology in the smartphones world. They have a very strict and intact patent in their products. Means, apple cannot be entered by anyone,p, unlike bitcoin, it is open and can be accessed by anyone. Apple would not be interested in bitcoin and wont acquire it.

It's not like they need to use bitcoin in their products, all they need to do is to accept it as a payment method.
Bitcoin won;t be connected to apple in any way, but would be a payment method, and if it happens, as most of the shops apple would be using bitpay or other payment processor that would convert the bitcoins into fiat as the point of the transaction.
Anyway as I explained above already, there's no chance for it to happen as apple is really against bitcoin, they even blocked bitcoin wallets applications from the IOS app store for a while.
No chance at all.

[AdamRay]

I think Apple will soon accept bitcoin and crypto in the transaction. There are now a lot of corporations and companies that accept bitcoin in the deal, and Apple certainly will not want to be out. As a world-class technology corporation, Apple knows what it is doing to keep up with the current cryptocurrency trends.

[Vatimins]

     Well, it will be a whole lot easier if we think about it this way, Apple is such a huge brand and is undeniably meticulous with just about anything concerning its product and any other things that will ever be connected to them. Now, try to look at bitcoins or just the whole crypto world. What do you see? Yes, issues. A whole bunch of Issues. All the FUD, the usage problems and so much more. Now if you are the owner or at least one of the share holders of this big company, will you even think about gambling with bitcoins just to increase your customers when you already know as a fact that you already have a lot of customers dying to get a piece of all your products? Yeah, I thought so. Which is why I really do not think that Apple will ever be using bitcoins or any other crypto currency out there as one of their payment options. The risk for their reputation is just far too much compared to the benefits they will get if they decide to use bitcoins.

[BartS]

When they really need to. But they'll fight it hard! Apple's business model is to lock everything down -- very closed indeed. This does not align with the goals of bitcoin, at least, how I perceive them.

tl;dr Apple = closed. BTC = open.

It is not important, apple products are fine but the hype they receive is over the top, you can find products that do mostly the same for half the price, also once you buy an apple product most likely you will need to keep doing so, that is just a trap I refuse to step in since I like the idea of buying from the company that produces what I like and not one that will do anything to keep me captive using their products, that is why I have never liked apple as a company.

[Harper6]

I think Apple will soon accept bitcoin and crypto in the transaction. There are now a lot of corporations and companies that accept bitcoin in the deal, and Apple certainly will not want to be out. As a world-class technology corporation, Apple knows what it is doing to keep up with the current cryptocurrency trends.

Yeah it is good for the development of the companies and the corporation because circle of bitcoin is long and endless so in this situation how can we say that bitcoin will not rise once again, so it is main reasons the authorities of oppose and favor of bitcoin are accepting bitcoin to make best return for them at the time of low marketing, soon we will read an article about bitcoin accepting by apple.

[maarx]

Apple has always been the introverted company. Although they are releasing supreme products they are making limitation with the payment systems. They don't accept Bitcoin as a form of payment because they have their own standards that are reputable.

Bitcoin would give them negative reputation ( strange thoughts in the new era of cryptocurrencies)  and that would lower their company profit. They just don't recognize Bitcoin as the legitimate form of money.

They are allowing to apps in their store that have  Bitcoin system( wallets, exchanges, trackers). They also want to ad cryptocurrencies to an open W3C protocol for payments that would be built directly into the browsers.

With the current situation on the market that the Tether has caused, I think that long period of time would need to pass for Apple to accept BTC as the legal way of payment.

Even other systems like, android and Windows allow / designed their apps in such a way, crypto wallets and other exchange sites are navigated through. In default, blockchain guards wallets and other secure system. What Apple is unique about in terms of Crypto currency like bitcoin. It will be so appriciated if Apple accepts bitcoin in mode of payment like other business Ebay.

[kiky03]

Maybe people must spam apple customer service force it to accept bitcoin then the price will coming up

[jaysabi]

When they really need to. But they'll fight it hard! Apple's business model is to lock everything down -- very closed indeed. This does not align with the goals of bitcoin, at least, how I perceive them.

tl;dr Apple = closed. BTC = open.

Apple is the epitome of centralization. They value control so much they close their App Store to publishers until the programs can be reviewed. In a trusted company, this is a good thing because it ensures all programs in their platform have been vetted and meet their minimum standard for quality control. But it's an indication they absolutely will not embrace blockchain because they cannot control it. The alternative is an open environment like the Android platform, but there is also a high degree of infiltration there by as actors who peddle virus-laden apps. It's a perfect analogy to scammy operators in crypto.

[cipher-x_09]

I think as of right now we the current situation of bitcoin in our market today apple does not yet see it as an open opportunity that can help improve their market strategy to attract client especially when other mobile devices manufacturer does not accept bitcoin like Samsung, or Asus and Sony. And besides, with the style of Apple, they don't seem to be the type to use of bitcoin as a mode of payment.

[trickyriky]

Why apple  should take bitcoin? The apple has enough room to create its own block system. Only there must be reasons for openness. Using Apple Pay and Apple Pay Cash company hides personal information on user payments. I don't understand what actions in the business of Apple need openness.

Probably your thoughts will turn to be a reality soon. We can admit that Apple can create its own crypto, and it will be strong and powerful.

[Hell-raiser]

When they really need to. But they'll fight it hard! Apple's business model is to lock everything down -- very closed indeed. This does not align with the goals of bitcoin, at least, how I perceive them.

tl;dr Apple = closed. BTC = open.

Apple is the epitome of centralization. They value control so much they close their App Store to publishers until the programs can be reviewed. In a trusted company, this is a good thing because it ensures all programs in their platform have been vetted and meet their minimum standard for quality control. But it's an indication they absolutely will not embrace blockchain because they cannot control it. The alternative is an open environment like the Android platform, but there is also a high degree of infiltration there by as actors who peddle virus-laden apps. It's a perfect analogy to scammy operators in crypto.

But they still accept dollars or whatever currency of the countries their regional offices reside in, right? From my perspective, if Bitcoin or another cryptocurrency gets accepted everywhere on par with fiat currencies and people actually start to buy stuff with it, they won't let profits slip and they will undoubtedly embrace blockchain in the end. Especially if their tough competitors like Google and Microsoft take serious steps toward embracing crypto.

[jaysabi]

When they really need to. But they'll fight it hard! Apple's business model is to lock everything down -- very closed indeed. This does not align with the goals of bitcoin, at least, how I perceive them.

tl;dr Apple = closed. BTC = open.

Apple is the epitome of centralization. They value control so much they close their App Store to publishers until the programs can be reviewed. In a trusted company, this is a good thing because it ensures all programs in their platform have been vetted and meet their minimum standard for quality control. But it's an indication they absolutely will not embrace blockchain because they cannot control it. The alternative is an open environment like the Android platform, but there is also a high degree of infiltration there by as actors who peddle virus-laden apps. It's a perfect analogy to scammy operators in crypto.

But they still accept dollars or whatever currency of the countries their regional offices reside in, right? From my perspective, if Bitcoin or another cryptocurrency gets accepted everywhere on par with fiat currencies and people actually start to buy stuff with it, they won't let profits slip and they will undoubtedly embrace blockchain in the end. Especially if their tough competitors like Google and Microsoft take serious steps toward embracing crypto.

Yeah but those currencies are also stable. I don't see them willing to sacrifice profit margins to chase the fringe crypto crowd. They don't even do so to placate the majority on much more consequential matters to their business (headphone jack being a perfect example). I just don't ever see Apple being in the position where they need or want to change.

[Lasvista]

When they really need to. But they'll fight it hard! Apple's business model is to lock everything down -- very closed indeed. This does not align with the goals of bitcoin, at least, how I perceive them.

tl;dr Apple = closed. BTC = open.

To be honest this thread and your theory will come sooner or later, because as you can see the bitcoin gaining more popularity than last year , and I think that apple will cooperate with bitcoin as a paying. Because bitcoin is still not illegal on some country so I think this is why apple still not accepting the bitcoin.

[AMHURSICKUS]

In my own opinion, accepting bitcoin is the hardest part for all the company, because of its behaviour.
So i think apple will not accept bitcoin, apple has their own unique system and i dont think bitcoin will fit this system.
Even though theres a posibity that apple will accept it, i think it will take long years for that.  But this is only my opinion, everything could happen so lets wait and see.

[Jet Cash]

Apple is one of the major globalist corporations, and as succh they support various Deep State initiatives such as world eugenics, and the shift of finacial control and manufacturing from the West to the East. I belive that the Depp State is acquiring Bitcoin to remove it from the market, and to control the price. Apple could, and may already be doing this, acquire Bitcoin by accepting payments, but not releasing the coins. This would be a cheap way for them to build their holding. It is my opinion that we should be avoiding Apple and Amazon if possible, and to try to stop the destruction of manufacturing and local industry that they cause.

[balintong15]

apple i think is an independent yet very successful company. but i think someday they will accept bitcoin because of the features that they have. they will make a company even more successful than ever. it is because of fheir lifetime feature that helps a company even more successful.

[West0813]

Apple will accept bitcoin if bitcoin will be more safer. Apple is one of the best company in tje world. And i think they will not do business if they know that they will get a sure and big profit.

[jaysabi]

When they really need to. But they'll fight it hard! Apple's business model is to lock everything down -- very closed indeed. This does not align with the goals of bitcoin, at least, how I perceive them.

tl;dr Apple = closed. BTC = open.

To be honest this thread and your theory will come sooner or later, because as you can see the bitcoin gaining more popularity than last year , and I think that apple will cooperate with bitcoin as a paying. Because bitcoin is still not illegal on some country so I think this is why apple still not accepting the bitcoin.

Apple were wise enough maybe they still studying it finding the pros and cons, once any of their competitors tries iy, they might think of using it too.

Their competitors do plenty of things that Apple doesn't, like open the platform for development for example. That's far more consequential than something dumb like accepting crypto. Apple isn't going to do anything that doesn't benefit Apple, and if you think getting involved in crypto to please a fringe minority matters to a company worth $850 billion, you're just wrong. Wishful, but wrong.