Nine Inch Nails 1, Apple 0

After first refusing Nine Inch Nail's iPhone app, Apple has now done a U-turn and accepted it.

Last week Apple rejected an iPhone app from the band Nine Inch Nails because it contained "offensive or obscene content."
In fact, the app, nin: access, let users stream or download content from the ban’s homepage, including their song The Downward Spiral, which Apple deemed objectionable because of swear words in the lyrics.

However, as NiN frontman (indeed, pretty much only man) Trent Reznor colorfully pointed out to the company, Apple gladly sold the song in its iTunes store, writing:

"Thanks Apple for the clear description of the problem – as in, what do you want us to change to get past your stupid… standards?"

"Come on Apple, think your policies through and… get your app approval scenario together."

Now it seems that Apple has had time for a re-think, and is allowing the app, in spite of its content. However, in typical Apple fashion, it’s offering no explanation for the change of heart.