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by jfisjifjsidf 1812 days ago
> Apple doing the right thing is costing them money

Oh, Apple is working a profit angle with its "privacy" focus. I have an old iPad Retina that cannot browse many websites such as Reddit anymore because:

(1.) Apple doesn't update Safari on old devices

(2.) Apple doesn't allow non-Safari engine browsers

Apple's excuse for not allowing you to install Firefox and for maintaining its tight App store control is "privacy." So Apple can turn your $699 iPad 3rd gen into a paperweight even if its almost-unreplaceable battery hasn't worn out yet.