What was the function of the $1000 I Am Rich iPhone app? Detailed answer

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What was the function of the $1000 I Am Rich iPhone app?

In the early days of the App Store, the app store for the iPhone, it had an app called "I Am Rich" worth $1000, the maximum price allowed. The app didn't do anything useful, only displaying a glowing red crystal and the text: "I'm rich. I deserve it. I'm successful, healthy, and happy." Apple removed the app a day later, but during that time eight people managed to buy it, only two of whom then issued a refund. Today, several similar apps are available for a maximum price of $200 on the Google Play store for Android smartphones.

Authors: Jimmy Wales, Larry Sanger

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