Apple Store Launches Try before you buy

iPhone and other iOS users hitting the iPhone AppStore may be pleasantly surprised to discover that Apple has added a new "Try Before you Buy" header. The titling of this new section suggests that the Cupertino company is emulating Android's application return policy which allows users to try an application and return it for a full refund within 24-hours, a trial period that will soon double to 48-hours. Looks can be deceiving, though, as this collection is not a covert announcement of a new return policy but merely a container for iPhone and iDevice applications that offer a free or lite version. The AppStore is filled with apps that offer limited functionality in the free version. so that when you buy an application you'll know its what you Really Need!

Presumably, Apple is launching this new section to compete with Android's popular 24-hour return policy by reminding iOS users that many applications offer free or low cost versions that let you try an application before you buy it at full price. But its a Good idea from Apple to her customers with iPad/iPhone or iPod touch!