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I guess I'm usually in this camp with regards to Apple and I suppose it's strictly okay for Google to do this. However, since these markets are so dominant, I'
by K0nserv 3y ago
I guess I'm usually in this camp with regards to Apple and I suppose it's strictly okay for Google to do this.
However, since these markets are so dominant, I'd like any discounts to be transparent and offered to everyone at the same terms. Apple's public discount program works like this, although who knows what secret deals they have.
Related: are utility companies in various jurisdictions allowed to strike deals like this?
- hospitalJail 3y agoThe double standard is revealed. Apple is the Nintendo of gaming. Through advanced psychology tricks, they aren't held to the same standards.
- K0nserv 3y agoMy standard is consistent. Apple and Google control their respective OSes. They are not general purpose OSes and there's nothing wrong with locking down the software users can run. Having a store and charging a commission is also fine, however it makes sense that all developers should be on equal footing with respect to the store and their app size(in terms of download) i.e. no sweetheart deals. I do think there's a strong argument to be made about forcing Apple and Google to facilitate the ability to install a different OS if the user wishes.
- astrange 3y ago> Apple's public discount program works like this, although who knows what secret deals they have. They don't have any, we know because of Epic testimony.