Your support helps us to tell the story
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.
Your support makes all the difference.Apple pulled an iPhone game called Baby Shaker from its iTunes store after its premise - quiet a crying baby with a vigorous shake - prompted outrage.
According to screen shots posted on several websites, Baby Shaker displayed black-and-white line drawings of a baby. The iTunes description included the line, "See how long you can endure his or her adorable cries before you just have to find a way to quiet the baby down!"
Once the iPhone owner finishes shaking the device, the on-screen baby is depicted with large red X's over its eyes.
Public outcry ensued, with organisations including the National Centre on Shaken Baby Syndrome and the Sarah Jane Brain Foundation condemning Apple for approving the game's sale.
The application was designed by Sikalosoft, which also makes a Dice Mosaic iPhone program that converts digital photos into black and white mosaics made from dice.
Sikalosoft did not respond to an email seeking comment, but Baby Shaker was deleted from its website yesterday afternoon, US time.
Apple spokeswoman Natalie Kerris said Baby Shaker went on sale Monday, and confirmed that Apple removed it Wednesday.
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies
0Comments