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Luckily for this discussion, the word 'monopoly' has an accepted definition, which is: > The exclusive possession or control of the supply of or trade in a com
by toasterlovin 7y ago
Luckily for this discussion, the word 'monopoly' has an accepted definition, which is:
> The exclusive possession or control of the supply of or trade in a commodity or service
Since Apple has, at most, below 50% market share in developed countries (and a much lower market share in developing countries), they do not possess a monopoly on the smartphone market.
- cthaeh 7y agoBy your given definition, Google isn't a monopoly either as there are clear alternatives to them in every sector that they are in.
- ferzul 7y agoAlthough the definition the other user posted was too strong, it was mitigated by the observation that Apple is barely 50%. If we compare Google's marketshare in end user email, video hosting and search, we can see Google is a lot stronger in many markets, than apple is in their best market. (I wish I could use an iPhone, but having to use Mac OS for development is a real turn off, considering how sucky Mac OS, in my view, has ever been.)
- luzjh 7y ago>(I wish I could use an iPhone, but having to use Mac OS for development is a real turn off, considering how sucky Mac OS, in my view, has ever been.) Buying a mobile for your personal use means you have to develop for it?
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