Tim Cook’s Fortnite trial testimony was unexpectedly revealing

Re:Tim Cook’s Fortnite trial testimony was unexpectedly reve... by emsy on Sunday May 23, 2021 @07:32AM (#27254250)

I just don’t buy the argument that end customers will lose out. The Apple AppStore will still be the default and available. People that want alternatives can get them at their own peril (like responsible adults, can you imagine?). And what percentage of people actually use alt app stores on Android?

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Re:Tim Cook’s Fortnite trial testimony was unexpectedly reve... by codyb on Sunday May 23, 2021 @10:26AM (#27255206)

I’m surprised fragmentation isn’t mentioned.

With multiple app stores, developers may not release to the Apple app store any more. Causing users to either use other app stores or miss out on apps that would previously been in the Apple store.

Causing them to be forced to evaluate the trustworthiness of each new app store they have to use.

Which will inevitably lead to some less tech savvy users having their information phished out from their phones.

Personally, it sounds like a hassle to me. I’m a big fan of the walled garden approach because I have zero desire to evaluate app store’s credibility and don’t feel I’m missing out on anything that could be side loaded, but then again, I only use my phone for communication, dating, photos, craigslist, and hackernews lately.

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Re:Tim Cook’s Fortnite trial testimony was unexpectedly reve... by foolmeonce on Sunday May 23, 2021 @07:43AM (#27254317)

Further, the Play store is evidence against supporting the company store concept at all and not an explanation for why an exclusive one should be allowed if it doesn't immediately induce vomiting.

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