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Firefox is also frequently criticized for not implementing certain APIs because of security concerns. There was a post on this site just the other day about the
by culi 2y ago
Firefox is also frequently criticized for not implementing certain APIs because of security concerns. There was a post on this site just the other day about their lack of support for WebUSB for exactly this reason
It's not unique to Apple. And we should take security seriously. To people who are technically literate and think they can navigate security risks it's not a big deal but people's entire lives are frequently turned upside down by scams and security loopholes
- celsoazevedo 2y agoThe main difference is that with Firefox no one can use the API. Apple seems to be happy to implement APIs... but only their own products can use them.
- frollogaston 2y agoLike with headphones. Only AirPods and Beats (owned by Apple) headphones can use their proprietary extensions on top of Bluetooth for improved pairing or better headset-mode quality. Then they removed the jack to wipe out the rest.
- culi 2y agoSo then why did almost all other major smartphone brands follow Apple's lead in removing the headphone jack?
- frollogaston 2y agoTo sell their equivalents of AirPods. Apple brings in $18B yearly revenue from that and locks in users more, big win for them.