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Yes, Apple has exclusive control over the Apple ecosystem. I'm sure a lot of Apple users would like greater control over their devices. But the choice isn't be
by joha4270 2y ago
Yes, Apple has exclusive control over the Apple ecosystem. I'm sure a lot of Apple users would like greater control over their devices.
But the choice isn't between Apple and not having a phone. Android exists, and as long as its a viable choice, Apple isn't a monopoly.
- InsomniacL 2y ago> Android exists, and as long as its a viable choice, Apple isn't a monopoly. Not only is Apple a monopoly, they become one, and maintain it illegally. US Justice Department Sues Apple for Monopolizing Smartphone Markets[1] The European Commission has fined Apple over €1.8 billion for abusing its dominant position on the market[2] [1] https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/justice-department-sues-apple-monopolizing-smartphone-markets https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/justice-department-sues-apple... [2] https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/ip_24_1161 https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/ip_24_...
- nodamage 2y agoJust to be clear, the Justice Department has filed a lawsuit but they have not actually won it. Until a judge or jury rules in their favor (and appeals are exhausted) you cannot cite the mere existence of a lawsuit as proof of anything. Keep in mind that Epic also filed a lawsuit claiming Apple was a monopoly but could not prove it in court.
- Ferret7446 2y agoAnd yet Android, which is more open than Apple in all respects, is a monopoly. I really don't think you can give a rational explanation other than the courts are mentally troubled. They should have cracked down on both Epic cases or neither.