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Why doesn't EU force European automakers with same laws? Users need to pay extra to even use freely provided Apple CarPlay on BMW. European Car makers have mo
by trapped 5y ago
Why doesn't EU force European automakers with same laws?
Users need to pay extra to even use freely provided Apple CarPlay on BMW.
European Car makers have monopoly in the app ecosystem installed in the cars. Where is alternative App store for BMW, Benz, Audi, VW ?
- mmmmmbop 5y agoThe issue is that Apple is leveraging their dominant position to push a Spotify competitor. Apple Music is not subject to the 30% App Store fee, and so they can just simply undercut Spotify by 30%. Going with your analogy, is BMW trying to push an Apple CarPlay competitor?
- cblconfederate 5y agois there an app ecosystem in cars?
- trapped 5y agoIn car entertainment provided by car makers have app ecosystem and fully controlled by car makers.
- cblconfederate 5y agoCan third parties sell apps there?
- qwytw 5y agoAre you implying that Apple should be punished for offering a more open platform than some other companies?
- cblconfederate 5y agoApple claims to have a market. Apparently bmw doesn't have one. (does it?)