The App Store is a monopoly: Here's why the EU is correct to investigate Apple

Re:The App Store is a monopoly: Here's why the EU is correct... by wayneftw on Friday July 31, 2020 @05:13PM (#24014175)

It doesn’t matter why I bought one. Car manufactures can’t just do whatever they want. They have to follow rules.

What’s wrong with people wanting Apple and Google to follow some rules?

Having a rule that all smartphones should allow sideloading would not be the end of the world for people who like Apple’s app store. Those people would still have the choice to us it.

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Re:The App Store is a monopoly: Here's why the EU is correct... by albertop on Friday July 31, 2020 @05:40PM (#24014518)

No. I actually like the fact there is no sideloading. Why should I be forced to like what you like.

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Re:The App Store is a monopoly: Here's why the EU is correct... by CubsFan1060 on Friday July 31, 2020 @05:52PM (#24014628)

I'm sorry, I wasn't trying to be argumentative. I just truly don't understand it. It kinda feels like the people that move close to an airport and then complain about air traffic. You knew the deal going in, but you went in anyway. And now you're upset about the choice you made.

So what I'm really curious about is why is that? Regardless of the legality beyond it, why did you make a choice you're upset with?

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Re:The App Store is a monopoly: Here's why the EU is correct... by scarface74 on Friday July 31, 2020 @05:37PM (#24014488)

Would you also pass those rules for console makers?

Do you also complain that you can’t put gas in a Tesla even though you should have known that it was designed that way?

Did you watch the hearing the other day? Do you really trust those people to regulate tech?

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