As long as you're young and willing to put the work in (which is demonstrated by building things like nice apps), the software industry will always have space for you. No commitments, high stamina, inexperience in contract negotiation, willingness to believe in corporate ideals, willingness to live in corporate accomodation... what's not to like?

Microsoft and Apple were the first companies to understand this truth so deeply, so I'm not surprised Apple is still into these practices. If you are young, use them to your advantage; just - please go in with eyes wide open, because the industry doesn't really have your best interest at heart and never will.