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They could have made this service a couple of years ago. Why now? I don't think it's a coincidence they announced this now in the midst of COVID. Apple has pri
by pier25 6y ago
They could have made this service a couple of years ago. Why now?
I don't think it's a coincidence they announced this now in the midst of COVID. Apple has privileged AppStore data which it can use to identify trends. Then it can just throw a pile of money at making an even better product, with premium integration in the Apple ecosystem, and finally destroy the competition.
I guess it can be argued this may be better for the customer.
- samatman 6y agoYou are incorrect about the time frame on which Apple operates. The working groups for this offering were forming in late 2018 at the absolute latest.
- pier25 6y agoMaybe I'm wrong on the COVID thing, but it can't be denied Apple has access to privileged AppStore information much like Amazon does on its store.
- samatman 6y agoThis is so commonplace as to have a name: when Apple does this, we say that the app or apps got "Sherlocked". https://www.howtogeek.com/297651/what-does-it-mean-when-a-company-sherlocks-an-app/ https://www.howtogeek.com/297651/what-does-it-mean-when-a-co...
- pier25 6y agoYes, I'm aware what "Sherlocked" is. :) My point is not only about Apple copying products, but about having access to privileged AppStore data.