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It's worth pointing out that even Apple (whom the auther uses as an exam to illustrate the point) has engaged in similar behavior. Not quite as bad, i.e. they d
by cycomanic 2y ago
It's worth pointing out that even Apple (whom the auther uses as an exam to illustrate the point) has engaged in similar behavior. Not quite as bad, i.e. they didn't take over an app, but they have suddenly blocked apps from updating when the app had similar functionality to one they released.
- SahAssar 2y agoThat is not as bad, taking the url, auto-updates, reviews, etc. makes it so much worse. Apple might be anticompetitive, but replacing the app via auto updates is really bad.
- bmacho 2y agoThrowing someone out from a marketplace is .. quite common. They (marketplace owners/publishers) don't need much reasoning for it, and I'm sure they did it many times bc they've perceived on of their clients dangerous to them, or wanted to take over their businesses. But silently redirecting the users to yourself is practically unheard of, and it is indeed a red line.