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I still think it is unfair that Apple is charging $20 for a software update that should have been free. Engadget has the rumor that if you bought your iPod Touch after January 1st, then you are eligible for a free software update.

“If you got your touch after January 1st, you should still be within the window of Apple’s price protection, meaning Apple’s standard policy for this stuff should allow you to update your touch apps and apply for a credit back on the $20 levy.”

Apple hasn’t confirmed anything on this subject yet - maybe they were expecting people to pay up the $20 because they thought they “had to”. Even if this does turn out to be true, it won’t apply to many people. The majority of people would have bought iPods over the Christmas period. All of those people are now stuck with a $20 fee for 5 apps that new customers and iPhone owners get for free. Instead of complicating this situation, Apple should just do the right thing and make it free to all of us. After all, we are the early adopters - and we should be treated just as well as new customers are.

Via [Engadget]