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What does it being a general computing device have to do with anything? Is it the only general computing device available? PC's and Androids exist, how is Apple
by jaegerpicker 6y ago
What does it being a general computing device have to do with anything? Is it the only general computing device available? PC's and Androids exist, how is Apple in anyway a monopoly when they don't even have control of the market?
- MagnumOpus 6y agoThe are abusing a dominant position (as the only seller of iOS devices) to cross subsidise their software business and muscle out competitors in the services space (Apple Music vs other music services). That is a fairly clear breach of antitrust rules. The prohibition of third party transactions or third party App stores are less clear to breach, but there is a case to be made...
- ntsplnkv2 6y agoPandora, Spotify, Tidal, and Amazon music are all available on the App Store - they are not muscling any competitors out. If they were those apps would simply not be available.