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For example:

  • You MUST use Apple’s own apps (iMessage, Phone, etc.) as well as Apple’s own App Store
    • To be fair, the EU is doing work to solve this particular issue…but most of the reforms are only for EU customers
  • You have to use WebKit when developing a browser for ~~macOS~~ iOS and iPadOS, you can’t use Gecko or Blink
  • iOS apps must be developed using XCode IF YOU WANT TO PUBLISH IT ON THE APP STORE, which is only available on MacOS…

~~That last one is weird. Why can’t you compile Swift outside of MacOS (i.e. third party IDEs)? Why can only XCode do it?~~

edit: Gecko and Blink based browsers are available on macOS. I learnt something new today. Not for iOS or iPadOS though. Also, Xcode is only a requirement for publishing in the App Store. You are able to compile Swift in any OS. You'll just need to distribute the app via sideloading and/or third-party app stores (in the EU)

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[–] Inaminate_Carbon_Rod@lemmy.world 0 points 1 day ago (2 children)

The walled garden is the appeal to many of their customers.

To whom is it abusive?

[–] ExtremeDullard@lemmy.sdf.org 9 points 1 day ago

Just because people like being abused doesn't mean it's not abuse.

Developers get shafted pretty hard by Apple, if nobody else.

[–] heavydust@sh.itjust.works 7 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago) (2 children)

I don't use iOS anymore but users don't complain about the walled garden, or they would buy an Android. They want their phone to work reliably like a washing machine with a few buttons, and it's an acceptable personal choice.

Edit: now you're downvoting the fact that people have different preferences than you. Pathetic.

[–] magnetosphere@fedia.io 1 points 1 day ago

I’m not a software hobbyist anymore. I don’t want to spend hours doing research and trying to de-enshittify my new phone. I know Apple is ripping me off, but if one believes that time is money, it’s actually tolerable. Then there’s the UI, which I believe is the best in the market.

I’m not a fan of Apple’s walled garden, but for me, it’s the lesser evil. If someone goes with Samsung or something, though, I’d be a dick if I was a snob about it. Use what you like!

That’s right.

I’m 46, I just want my stuff to work. Couldn’t care less about all the customisation arguments.