Epic’s decision to bypass Apple’s App Store policies was dishonest, says judge

Re:Epic’s decision to bypass Apple’s App Store policies was ... by rmrfrmrf on Tuesday September 29, 2020 @02:41PM (#24631392)

> Between the creator and consumer, choices should be available and not restricted to any specific platform.

So don't, then. Apple doesn't force developers to make iPhone exclusive content. And consumers are not forced to use only one device. This whole issue is merely developers complaining that they want cheaper access to the most lucrative markets. It has nothing to do with consumers.

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Re:Epic’s decision to bypass Apple’s App Store policies was ... by guru4consulting on Tuesday September 29, 2020 @03:23PM (#24631854)

will you make same argument if Microsoft makes Windows OS a walled garden with Edge as the only browser? will it be justified that there are Linux alternatives and no one is forcing users to use Windows?

Your reasoning is valid if Apple happens to be not so big player or if Apple has many alternatives. Between iPhone and Android, do consumers have any other choice? Between Windows and Mac, do consumers have any other choice?

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Re:Epic’s decision to bypass Apple’s App Store policies was ... by rmrfrmrf on Tuesday September 29, 2020 @03:47PM (#24632100)

I don't really care that Chrome is the only browser on a Chromebook, no.

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