Two iPod accessory makers have publicly criticized Apple for its “Made for iPod” licensing fee, which reportedly takes 10 percent of the price of a product that connects to an iPod dock connector port.
Dominique Water, head of Bose’s Asia Pacific operations, said: “All Apple partners were told of the decision some weeks ago.
This is a massive license fee which will not sit comfortable with many partners. Bose is not happy as the proposed fee is excessive by any standards.”
An Altec Lansing spokesperson said: “We were told of the port fee some weeks ago.
It is ridiculous. It is excessive and will result in many partners rethinking their relationship with Apple.
