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Yep. First, take control of the distribution with the stores. Then take control with the paiement system. And now take control of the data input.

The golden jail is getting a new door.



- The App Store has been operational for four years. I can still install anything I want.

- This is opening a previously private API for third parties. I fail to see how this is, if anything, going to make them more competitive with Apple-provided apps.

- If golden jail is getting a new door – doesn't that actually mean more freedom?


New room. New door would be fine, golden or not ;)


It's a one way trap-door.


> And now take control of the data input

How do 3rd party keyboards fit into your narrative?




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