"The App Store's name is revealing: it tells us that Apple doesn't see a platform to be manipulated, but a market to be made." Even if the name really did tell

"The App Store's name is revealing: it tells us that Apple doesn't see a platform to be manipulated, but a market to be made." Even if the name really did tell us that, it would be a lie. Apple is manipulating the store by failing to accept apps for no reason, by removing some apps at their inconsistent editorial discretion, and by banning entire classes of apps like browsers and mp3 players for fear of competition.