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Technically speaking, they have the option. Practically speaking, they do not have an option.
by ovao 9y ago
Technically speaking, they have the option. Practically speaking, they do not have an option.
- CaptSpify 9y agoI don't see why not. Plenty of other organizations work that way. Why can't Apple?
- ovao 9y agoApple’s a publicly-held company, and China is among the largest markets for consumer electronics. Apple’s shareholders wouldn’t be too pleased if Apple simply said “nah” to such a market, and Apple’s obligations are ultimately to its shareholders. The situation might be different if Apple was a different kind of company, but it is what it is.
- CaptSpify 9y agoI'm sorry, but I don't buy it. Prioritizing your users is completely an option. This is simply a choice in which Apple chooses money over it's users.