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Because even though I'm a programmer, I don't want to have to think about every device that I own. Apple's locked down control of the device has a very clear an
by blacktriangle 5y ago
Because even though I'm a programmer, I don't want to have to think about every device that I own. Apple's locked down control of the device has a very clear and very real value proposition, even for developers. What's missing is not Apple opening up, but a lack of more customizable phone hardware that is more like a true Linux machine.
- hparadiz 5y agoIt's not all or nothing. MacOS has a restricted mode too where you can't install apps outside of the Apple Store. If that's what you want you can have it. There's no reason to restrict power users.