Re:Apple confirms it's breaking iPhone web apps in the EU on...
by jc_dc on Friday February 16, 2024 @04:12PM
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It’s possible to hate them and recognize why they’re doing at the same time though…although I do think there’s also a hefty dose of arrogance and self importance in there.
I’m old enough to remember when we (devs) felt this way toward Microsoft…so if I was Tim Apple I’d include that risk in my calculus cause what came next was two decades in the penalty box.
Seems like they hate us (developers) back though so it’s a mutual relationship I suppose.
I don't hate Apple, but rather realise that it's bottom line and fiduciary duty to its shareholders is stronger than what is best for us (consumers/developers).
I do not trust the corporate marketing one bit (and honestly, why should I?).
This behaviour of Apple just further supports that view. As a company, it seems to believe it is somehow above following the rules meant to benefit consumers/developers, something the conpany has been marketing its self with since the 80's.
So lets stop the 'Leave Apple alone (and us that work there)' crying, and just acknowledge what the whole thing revolves around.