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by llukas 1777 days ago
There is nothing that prevents you from staying out and using all other platforms app stores. There are plenty.
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stale2002 1777 days ago
> There is nothing that prevents you

Correct. When this bipartisan bill passes, everyone will be able to install whatever app store that they want on their iPhone, and Apple won't be able to do anything to stop it.

The future is going to be pretty awesome, when the law forces Apple to make it extremely easy for people to use other app stores.

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llukas 1777 days ago
Future is already there on PC: Steam, Epic, EA and zillion other stores - it sucks. In China there are hundreds of Android stores - it also sucks.
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stale2002 1777 days ago
> Future is already there on PC

Ok, and when the bill passes it will be their for smartphones as well, and people will be able to install whatever app store on their android or iPhone.

> it sucks

Then don't install the app stores that you don't like, lol. Problem solved. Only use Apple's, if that is what you prefer.

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llukas 1777 days ago
Freedom you advertise: https://www.polygon.com/2019/1/28/18200610/metro-exodus-epic...
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stale2002 1777 days ago
> Freedom you advertise

You are free to not use other app stores, correct.

Don't use app stores that you don't like.

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llukas 1776 days ago
Not free enough to buy a phone with only one supported app store - this option is too good so needs to be illegal.

Meanwhile Librem 5 and Pinephone can provide freedom today but need cash, userbase and apps.

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