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Apple is not censoring anything, they are only regulating what can be sold in their store. They do not have a monopoly/single-handed-control on eBook distribution, let alone publishing in general. Your local Barnes & Noble probably does not carry hardcore porn, but it would be crazy to call B&N's policy being some form of malicious censorship.

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Given that they have unilateral control as to what can be installed on non-jailbroken devices, that's rather a cop-out. Apple does have a complete monopoly on content that can be purchased for use with iOS devices. If you don't like B&N's policies, you can very often find another retailer with better policies, but this is not at all the case if you are looking for software compatible with iOS.

So? Accusing Apple having a monopoly on iOS contents regulation is like complaining Honda having a monopoly on Civic's engine parts (Yes, there are after-market parts, and yes, those WILL void any factory warranty). They make their own devices and they can decide however they want to regular its hardware/software/ecosystem, but they don't have a monopoly on mobile electronics so you are free to choose any alternatives. Calling a company having a monopoly over their own product is simply silly.

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