[gesman]

>> Worse, VCs are now getting nervous in investing in startups where the app is the fundamental foundation of the business.

Betting on startup whose business solely depends on a mercy of someone else's platform is a bad idea to begin with.

[Qwertie]

Thats the reality now. Many companies are based entirely on mobile apps. How would a service like uber work without relying on Android/iOS

[gesman]

I think Uber has incentive-like arrangements with Apple at levels not accessible to mere mortals.