That is probably a more likely explanation that "because it would lose them money". I suspect that the number of people who are actively going to switch to a d

That is probably a more likely explanation that "because it would lose them money". I suspect that the number of people who are actively going to switch to a different App Store is minimal. Users can already install other browsers, even if they are still using WebView, same of messaging apps and I doubt that many would care to replace the camera app. Photos maybe, but is that really a huge lose for Apple? That saves them from storing your photos. People on HN is often assuming that people would leave the App Store in droves, if given to option. I really don't see that happening.