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> Play Store is optional for manufacturers. Wouldn't that make it less of a monopoly then?

• skydhash 3y ago
  Not when you're paying for it to be non-optional.
  • remram 3y ago
    Somebody else could pay them to put their store on? I don't understand. The fact that you get to make a deal for money seems strictly more free-market than the alternative.
    • skydhash 3y ago
      As someone living in a third world country and seeing that happening in many sectors, it's the second quickest way to market degeneration (the first is straight up threats of violence). You really do not want people paying to block competition from arising.
      • remram 3y ago
        You would rather have them block competition without paying? I really don't understand. Or are you saying the iPhone app store has competition?
  • bloppe 3y ago
    Google pays for the OEM to pre-install the Google Play store, not for them to disallow alternative stores. "Paying for it to be non-optional" is a bit misleading. Users always have the option.