Apple rejects Hey for second time, threatens removal from App Store

Re:Apple rejects Hey for second time, threatens removal from... by yakireev on Tuesday June 16, 2020 @05:27PM (#23544412)

iOS is literally the only major consumer OS which does not allow its users to install arbitrary software. I guess Hey would be happy not to use "services" of App Store and offer their users an installer to download or a link to some alternative store instead. But they can't: they have to pay Apple a ransom.

> It’s their platform they can do whatever they want

Yes, unfortunately. That's good for Apple, but not good for us, so it's in our best interests if this situation changes somehow.

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Re:Apple rejects Hey for second time, threatens removal from... by hellisothers on Wednesday June 17, 2020 @12:46AM (#23547902)

I mean yea, you hit the nail on the head, Apple doesn’t offer the option to side load apps which is a huge reason why I happily suggest people use the ecosystem. If you want to side load apps there is a super available alternative, nobody is forcing your hand.

Honestly feel like I’m missing something.

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