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I disagree with some other comments. I think it is totally possible that Apple removes Uber from their Store. That's the danger of all the "closed" and "restric
by rloc 11y ago
I disagree with some other comments. I think it is totally possible that Apple removes Uber from their Store. That's the danger of all the "closed" and "restricted" app stores.
1- Uber has a web app that works on all platforms that can run a modern browser (pretty much all in fact). Right after the app is taken down, they would publicly push all iPhone users to use the web app.
2- People would buy other devices where it run natively (Android, smartwatches, etc.).
3- I bet Uber is already working on a plan B to mitigate that. Like building their own device, integrating with car manufacturers, etc. They could be even working on creating an alternative mobile OS.
Having Uber natively integrated in a mobile OS could be a huge opportunity to grow with other features and become the next generation iPhone. It would also be a differentiator to the iPhone.
The mapping API they use could also be taken down or blocked. Same risks there and that's why they are working on their own mapping technology. They tried to buy HERE maps but it failed.
- ojm 11y ago>> Like building their own device, integrating with car manufacturers, etc. Integrating with car manufacturers only helps drivers. But drivers can just quickly buy a cheap Android phone to run the partner app. Not very useful for the end user. Unless they have a car with Uber installed, and are drunk so get an Uber driver to pick them up at their car.