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Re:Apple blocks Google from running its internal iOS apps by jimmy1 on Thursday January 31, 2019 @05:19PM (#19049553)
> In fact, one could reasonably say Apple actively tries not to obtain too large of a market percentage to avoid laws affecting monopolies.

I would say rather to avoid laws it's to avoid appearing as a commodity and losing its "fashion" or "hip" status. If everyone has an iPhone suddenly it is less desirable to own an iPhone.

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Re:Apple blocks Google from running its internal iOS apps by BuckRogers on Thursday January 31, 2019 @05:34PM (#19049690)
Yeah, I feel that way about my microwave too. Your analogy may have applied at one point in time but not now.
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