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The mom and pop stores in this analogy are the multitude of devices which are not produced by Apple and provide the same features, like Android phones and phone

The mom and pop stores in this analogy are the multitude of devices which are not produced by Apple and provide the same features, like Android phones and phones which are trivial to flash your own custom OS and software on. So no, your analogy does not support your conclusions.

whstl 1y ago
It is not about devices, but rather about mobile OSs. There are only two really viable ones for practical use.
- _benton 1y ago
  And one gives you the control you want over your device ie. sideloading and alternative app stores right? So why not simply purchase devices that use that operating system?
  - whstl 1y ago
    Because I have other interests and preferences when purchasing a device.
h4ck_th3_pl4n3t 1y ago
You state it is trivial to use Android as an alternative. How is the data checkout working on iOS to migrate to Android?
happymellon 1y ago
You agree with ATT that they should never have been forced to allow other people to plug their phones in? You can always just build your own phone network if you don't like it! You are on the wrong side of history.