Well, I suppose this is essentially what I'm arguing for: I think that this situation is less than desirable. Apple (and corporations in general) shouldn't be

Well, I suppose this is essentially what I'm arguing for: I think that this situation is less than desirable. Apple (and corporations in general) shouldn't be able to artificially influence how a (sub)market functions. If this is accepted, I think the only logical way to stop these situations from occurring is via legislation or regulation. It's not an ideal solution, but then - the alternative (of doing nothing) is even less ideal in my opinion.