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Apple and Microsoft charge for upgrades on computers, but not for security updates. Cross-subsidization is obscuring the true cost of a good and not permitting
by simfree 5y ago
Apple and Microsoft charge for upgrades on computers, but not for security updates.
Cross-subsidization is obscuring the true cost of a good and not permitting consumer choice, many people don't want UI revamps and feature rewrites bundled with basic security updates, with the cost hidden in the fees charged to App Store developers and never disclosed to the customer.
- olliej 5y agoWhat are you talking about? Apple doesn’t charge for OS updates, yet provides years of support for all its devices. The alternative is charging for updates, or going the android route and selling out users while while also not providing any updates. Google can give away android because Android is stalkerware that feeds their ad revenue.
- yywwbbn 5y agoYes they do it completely for free on macOS. How can they afford this without a 30% cut on all software sold by anyone?