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I on the other hand really am excited. Apple devices turn into expensive ewaste when a country gets sanctioned by the US. There are millions of apple phones in
by aaomidi 5y ago
I on the other hand really am excited.
Apple devices turn into expensive ewaste when a country gets sanctioned by the US. There are millions of apple phones in Iran, that can't do anything other than browse the web.
There are millions of talented developers in the world that have to avoid iOS because of the $100 fee.
Anyway I'm really really really excited for being able to use a general computer as a general computer.
- jamil7 5y agoWell I'm not strongly against it either as I recognise other people need/want this feature, just personally as an iOS user and developer I'd rather not deal with it. All your points are valid though and perhaps some real competition will force Apple's hand with regard to improving the App Store, their policies and treatment of third-party developers.
- scarface74 5y agoSo it’s the $100 a year fee that stops “talented developers” who would also have to have a phone that costs at least $400 and a computer that costs at least $700?
- callalex 5y agoUsed and repaired hardware is very common in less wealthy areas.
- somebodythere 5y agoThe $700 computer is a big barrier for a lot of people actually!
- aaomidi 5y agoThat $100 fee might be literally impossible for people to pay. Iran has a population of ~85 million - you can do the math!
- curt15 5y agoA computer can in principle be shared among several people. Unix is a multi-user system after all.
- scarface74 5y agoA dev account can be shared too…