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This comment thread- and in fact this entire post- is about services, and milking users via services. While certainly true, I don't see how any of that is rele
by mynameisvlad 4y ago
This comment thread- and in fact this entire post- is about services, and milking users via services.
While certainly true, I don't see how any of that is relevant in the context of this thread.
- theplumber 4y agoAre you aware of the vendor lock-in concept? Combine that with a duopoly and you get your answer about milking and Apple holding a gun to consumers heads. It's almost a "natural" path for monopolistic companies. Once it got enough market share it starts milking it. Android(google play services) and IOS lock-in is the gun you keep asking for. The whole article is about Apple switching from major hardware upgrades/innovation to charging existing customers more for services. One simple case is storage. Would would Apple provide you greater storage capacity when they can milk you more using a "cloud" subscription.