[zppx]

That is a false dichotomy, Apple vs. Google. I think it's a poor way of trying to make sense of the situation. Keep in mind that the word "Google" is not even cited in the link.

There's no need to defend every one of Apple's decisions, sometimes people do stuff that sucks, or even brings Google to the discussion just to defend Apple.

EDIT: That said, your points were good, I liked the articulation of your comment, I upvoted you.

[davidu]

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[burgerbrain]

I don't own or develop for a smartphone of any sort, but still disapprove of how Apple has been handling user (and developer, I do not consider them to be separate) rights. What Google does has nothing to do with how I feel (though I of course have opinions about their actions as well, they are offtopic).

On perhaps a slightly related note: I don't vote for whichever political party opposes the one I dislike the most. Maybe I'm weird like that.

[sofuture]

I'm sure the one all-encompassing corporate overlord is better than the other. Absolutely! Where do I enlist?

[ThomPete]

Apple isn't enjoying almost monopoly like status on the internet. It is a walled garden.

If you want the alternative there are plenty out there, but they are not going to be as likely to make you money.

I wonder why Apple see it fit to charge for that.