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You're paying for access to their userbase.

• gbrown 5y ago
  ... which is monopolistic rent-seeking, the like of which would have been shut down (and was) in the 90’s
  • bawolff 5y ago
    Would it? Its not like iphone's are the only game in town.
    • gbrown 5y ago
      Macs were around when Microsoft was shut down over browser bundling. Perhaps duopoly or monopsony would be more precise terms.
• madeofpalk 5y ago
  And the userbase is there because of the apps. Let’s not pretend Apple doesn’t also benefit from having apps in its store and on its phone.
  • jjk166 5y ago
    Seems like they should work together and find some equitable way to split the profits. Perhaps 30/70?
    • lostgame 5y ago
      No thanks, but 15/85 sounds more reasonable. :)