> 2) App stores have reached a size that can now be considered a "para-web". The 2 companies that police them (Google and Apple) don't have the resources to

> 2) App stores have reached a size that can now be considered a "para-web". The 2 companies that police them (Google and Apple) don't have the resources to offer a solid experience for neither users nor developers. Of course they have the resources, it would just cut into their margin. This is a case where I think only regulatory action works; either that or app stores need to take a back seat rather than being a primary part of the os. If you think about the amount of control that an app store affords you, I think most of these companies would be happy to run an app store even at a loss. What I don't think is reasonable is the amount of anti-competitive leverage it gives them. I don't think it's in any sense safe to start a business that depends on these platforms, even if it can work most of the time. I think that's a case where regulation really is reasonable.