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There is no monopoly here though. Android makes up a pretty substantial proportion of users. That users continue to use Apple devices despite this kind of greed

There is no monopoly here though. Android makes up a pretty substantial proportion of users. That users continue to use Apple devices despite this kind of greed (and that people on HN cheered when Apple defeated Epic in court) shows that users don't care, which is unfortunate.

stfp 9mo ago
Fair, but duopoly then, not much better
bigyabai 9mo ago
Cartel arrangements can still be a monopoly.
- WheatMillington 9mo ago
  ... but Google doesn't levy these charges.
  - bigyabai 9mo ago
    ... Google doesn't sell iOS apps.