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Re:iOS allows alternative browser engines in Japan by MBCook on Friday January 02, 2026 @12:45PM (#46467311)
> They don’t make their software available to anyone who isn’t using Apple’s hardware.

Why should they? When did this become a rule? If Atari survived would they be required to make Windows software? Be? Commodore?

Where/why does/should the law require everyone to make Windows apps?

Really?

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Re:iOS allows alternative browser engines in Japan by throwaway7356 on Friday January 02, 2026 @05:31PM (#46470282)
Why should people buy special, extra expensive hardware to test with a bad web browser?

It's logical to skip that step.

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