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I think GP’s point is that in this case gating the feature is extra work with zero benefit for Apple², so why not just do it anyway³? ¹ At the very least more
by latexr 2y ago
I think GP’s point is that in this case gating the feature is extra work with zero benefit for Apple², so why not just do it anyway³?
¹ At the very least more code and cases and testing where it could go wrong.
² Maybe reduced support calls?
³ Spite could be a reason.
- afavour 2y agoZero benefit? They get to keep a captive audience using the App Store. What's not to like?
- latexr 2y agoThat makes no sense. If you’re the type of person who’d want to delete the App Store app despite not having access to alternatives, you’re not someone who’d ever want it or use it or buy from it.