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Re:Apple Announces Ability to Download Apps Directly from We... by Spivak on Tuesday March 12, 2024 @08:55AM (#39678905)
> App Store can't be the only way to install apps.

Yes, hence alternative app stores. But that isn't the same thing as saying Apple can't take a cut from other App Stores, and surprise, they are.

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Re:Apple Announces Ability to Download Apps Directly from We... by bakugo on Tuesday March 12, 2024 @09:49AM (#39679469)
> But that isn't the same thing as saying Apple can't take a cut from other App Stores, and surprise, they are.

Yes, it is. For Apple to be able to take a cut from other app stores, they need to have full control over said stores, so effectively it's just their App Store under a different name. Hopefully this won't fly under DMA.

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Re:Apple Announces Ability to Download Apps Directly from We... by adamlett on Tuesday March 12, 2024 @03:12PM (#39683592)
For Apple to be able to take a cut from other app stores, they need to have full control over said stores

No, they just need a legally binding agreement.

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