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That’s a terrible idea. How would they have any control over that. I think you are way overestimating the amount of iOS users that want to use software from o
by _mlbt 1y ago
That’s a terrible idea. How would they have any control over that. I think you are way overestimating the amount of iOS users that want to use software from outside the App Store.
- rokkamokka 1y agoAgreed, the only realistic way they could hit such a target is to shut down their own app store...
- 13_9_7_7_5_18 1y ago[dead]
- londons_explore 1y agoIf 3rd party stores didn't charge the Apple tax, I think you'd find plenty of apps moving to other stores, and within a matter of weeks more than half of users would have used a 3rd party store.
- _mlbt 1y agoThat’s my worst nightmare. On my iPhone I want the equivalent of Spotify, not Netflix, Hulu, Disney+, Max, etc.
- socalgal2 1y agoI want the equivalent of a shops in the real world. One shop doesn't carry everything. Even Spotify doesn't carry everything. For one, Apple doesn't allow adult content apps. Steam does. I'm sure there's a market for adult games on iPhone as Steam's success there would seem to suggest. I don't think Apple should be required to sell adult games but I also don't think they should get to dictate that people can't use their phones for adult games. So, more stores would great.
- _mlbt 1y agoWhy can’t people just buy Android phones that allow for this? They should change, not Apple and their users that like the walled garden.
- guappa 1y agoI mean, you realise nobody is going to point a gun at your head and force you to sideload apps right?
- _mlbt 1y agoYeah but these companies will force me to install their garbage third party app stores to install their apps. I really just want one good, properly vetted app store on my phone, is that so hard to understand? If you ever tried out third party app stores on Android you’ll see what I mean. See also the crappy launchers/stores major game publishers try to force on you on PCs.
- sheepdestroyer 1y agoIt's a bit of a false comparison, since you wouldn't have to pay monthly subscriptions to others stores as you have to for streaming services.
- _mlbt 1y agoYeah but I would have to deal with multiple app stores of varying security, quality control, resource usage, and other annoyances. No thanks.
- socalgal2 1y agoThat really depends on the store. If Value made a Steam store, or Nintendo made a Nintendo store with Nintendo exclusives I'd expect millions of installs.
- neilc 1y agoMaybe but that is also not within Apple's control.