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I believe Apple only lets you use certain APIs (like Keychain) if you distribute only through the App Store. That policy has really killed a lot of functionali

I believe Apple only lets you use certain APIs (like Keychain) if you distribute only through the App Store. That policy has really killed a lot of functionality on macOS. I suspect it will cause fiction on iOS when the EU forces them to allow alternative install sources. Personally, it grates me when Apple cripples functionality this way to try to keep us stuck in their platform. Can't use Firefox with Keychain. You can only view your current Apple Card balance on an iOS device -- not even a macOS device. At the end of the day, I hate being manipulated so much that it actually pushes me away from the platform to see this scummy behavior.

smileybarry 4y ago
> You can only view your current Apple Card balance on an iOS device -- not even a macOS device. That sounds especially annoying. An iPad next to you can auto-config itself as the umpteenth monitor of a Mac, but macOS can't pull Apple Card balance from your nearby iPhone?
- X-Istence 3y ago
  You can use a standard web browser and login: https://card.apple.com https://card.apple.com
someNameIG 4y ago
Is there a reason Chrome, Edge, and Firefox aren't on the Mac app store? I know the yearly dev account costs can be an issue for small developers but Google, Microsoft, and Mozilla are already paying that as they release apps on the iOS App Store.
- vanilla_nut 4y ago
  I assume it's annoying to jump through hoops and code review for every release. Most macOS users don't use the app store. So directing folks there can be annoying for users, or even cause problems if they aren't signed into iCloud. They'd likely end up with either an old version on the app store at all times, or with a massive, unpredictable day-or-week-long delay waiting for Apple's reviews before every release. Small wonder they don't bother.
- deleted 4y ago
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- bobbylarrybobby 4y ago
  If I had to guess, the review process would just be a hindrance to them for nearly no benefit (is there anything besides the keychain API that would entice them?).
JPws_Prntr_Fngr 4y ago
I will always regret being just slightly too late to enjoy Apple's golden era. When, yes, using an iPod meant locking into iTunes, but at least you didn't have Tim Cook nagging his captured audience into signing up for Apple Music Subscription Plus - Now for Families!

smileybarry 4y ago

> You can only view your current Apple Card balance on an iOS device -- not even a macOS device. That sounds especially annoying. An iPad next to you can auto-config itself as the umpteenth monitor of a Mac, but macOS can't pull Apple Card balance from your nearby iPhone?

X-Istence 3y ago
You can use a standard web browser and login: https://card.apple.com https://card.apple.com

someNameIG 4y ago

Is there a reason Chrome, Edge, and Firefox aren't on the Mac app store? I know the yearly dev account costs can be an issue for small developers but Google, Microsoft, and Mozilla are already paying that as they release apps on the iOS App Store.

vanilla_nut 4y ago
I assume it's annoying to jump through hoops and code review for every release. Most macOS users don't use the app store. So directing folks there can be annoying for users, or even cause problems if they aren't signed into iCloud. They'd likely end up with either an old version on the app store at all times, or with a massive, unpredictable day-or-week-long delay waiting for Apple's reviews before every release. Small wonder they don't bother.
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bobbylarrybobby 4y ago
If I had to guess, the review process would just be a hindrance to them for nearly no benefit (is there anything besides the keychain API that would entice them?).

JPws_Prntr_Fngr 4y ago

I will always regret being just slightly too late to enjoy Apple's golden era. When, yes, using an iPod meant locking into iTunes, but at least you didn't have Tim Cook nagging his captured audience into signing up for Apple Music Subscription Plus - Now for Families!