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Yes, Europe was powerful when they had colonies. Currently, Europe can stand up against tech. Apple could easily prohibit iPhones from going into France but I
by abirch 3mo ago
Yes, Europe was powerful when they had colonies.
Currently, Europe can stand up against tech. Apple could easily prohibit iPhones from going into France but I doubt it cutting off the entire EU.
- irishcoffee 3mo agoStand up against tech? Cut off your nose to spite your face? Apple sure won’t care. Nor is Apple all encompassing of “tech”
- ben_w 3mo ago> Apple sure won’t care Europe collectively is about 26.7% of their 2025 revenue, according to SEC filings, so I bet they'd care. https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/320193/000032019325000079/aapl-20250927.htm https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/320193/0000320193250...
- oblio 3mo agoIt's worse than that. If Apple were banned, someone else would fill their spot.
- irishcoffee 3mo agoOh no, Europe would stand on their own two feet!?
- ben_w 3mo agoGreat for us here in Europe, but an even bigger reason for Apple to be upset about it.