Re:Proton joins suit against Apple for predatory practices
by spongebobstoes on Monday June 30, 2025 @05:13PM
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my understanding is that BBM was different because there was nothing to interoperate with at the time
Apple refusing RCS integration is a very clear example of hurting everyone in pursuit of profit
it's likely not the most evil, but I do think it qualifies as evil. it stands out by being inarguably willful, and having a very broad impact
I find harming hundreds of millions (probably billions) of friendships to be quite evil
Re:Proton joins suit against Apple for predatory practices
by jki275 on Monday June 30, 2025 @11:19PM
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Windows Mobile? iOS absolutely existed alongside BBM as well.
Apple didn't integrate with RCS because RCS was a fragmented pile of garbage. It still is, but it's I suppose less fragmented now.
None of that "harmed" friendships, certainly not any real ones.
Is that really the worst thing you've seen big-tech do? That's very fortunate.
What about Blackberry Messenger which was the mobile instant-messaging golden standard for years and BB exclusive for as long as it mattered in the market? Was that too long ago to remember?