I didn't get the impression that the downloads were mandatory - I thought that people _wanted_ to get their news updates. What we were seeing was a comment on Fox/Sky News and how people will happily sign up for their daily news update if it means they get the swanky new toys.

Mickey's suddent rejection of his spare part/tin dog status did seem a bit - well - sudden - he's seemed to quite enjoy being the kid mascot up till now

I disagree - he's been complaining (and upset) about being the spare wheel/tin dog, and clearly wanted to come along the first time he was offered, but was just too scared. He's got over that now, which is nice to see.