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Because some of us bought into the ecosystem early on when we believed it was going to be much more open based on what the company said. Switching now would req

Because some of us bought into the ecosystem early on when we believed it was going to be much more open based on what the company said. Switching now would require a large investment, and I think their is some element of wanting Apple to be true to its past promises.

nodamage 6y ago
You bought your iPhone before 2008 and are still using it? If so, I'm impressed. Otherwise, Apple has been clear since the very beginning of the App Store that third-party apps require approval and can only be installed via the App Store. Why did you believe otherwise? Third party iPhone and iPod touch applications must be approved by Apple and will be available exclusively through the App Store. https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2008/03/06Apple-Announces-iPhone-2-0-Software-Beta/ https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2008/03/06Apple-Announces-iPh...