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Re:Fortnite’s battle with Apple and Google could have an imp... by 52-6F-62 on Thursday August 20, 2020 @04:38PM (#24228641)
A discussion about rates/App Store contracts seems like a different discussion—and one I'm all for.

But I personally would not like having the system I bought as a phone suddenly change in function allowing side-loaded software. (Similar to how I'm not happy that, in time, the PC-controlled Oculus hardware I've owned for several years will soon be useless without an FB account.)

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Re:Fortnite’s battle with Apple and Google could have an imp... by lukeschlather on Thursday August 20, 2020 @09:16PM (#24230933)
> But I personally would not like having the system I bought as a phone suddenly change in function allowing side-loaded software.

This is exactly the problem. Apple can and does routinely change the functioning of their phones, and if you prefer the old functionality you have no recourse, because Apple contractually forbids you from installing software of your choosing.

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Re:Fortnite’s battle with Apple and Google could have an imp... by 52-6F-62 on Thursday August 20, 2020 @10:20PM (#24231314)
My phone hasn’t changed in function. I’m not sure what you’re getting at. They don’t contractually forbid me from anything I haven’t agreed with by buying this device. I bought an iPhone specifically because it is locked down and simple.
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