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Re:Apple says it'll remove iMessage and FaceTime in UK rathe... by pphysch on Thursday July 20, 2023 @11:52AM (#36802322)
> but it's just a coincidence that it aligns with what we want.

I agree with your comment, but I think it is naïve to assume that Apple does PR by happenstance. Effective marketing/messaging is the bedrock of their business strategy.

So yes they probably did this primarily for raw profit/power reasons, but the positive PR is a close secondary.

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Re:Apple says it'll remove iMessage and FaceTime in UK rathe... by leptons on Thursday July 20, 2023 @01:02PM (#36803432)
It's not happenstance. They planned this action. But, "A broken clock is right twice a day" applies here.
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