[isodev]

Why is suddenly “able to install another App Store” a thing or even a necessity?

I think this entire situation has been blown out of proportion. There are a few “loud” voices lobbying for stuff that are of no consequence or just false.

[error503]

It seems like a fundamental right that I should have full control of a device which I own outright.

That control, over something I paid for and ostensibly 'own' will be used against me, as in the case of App Store cuts and digital payments. Why should that be allowed? If I own it, it is mine, and control over its technology should be mine as well.

[isodev]

So you’re saying Apple should put a sticker on the box saying it’s a device designed to operate with a specific OS? Then you can make an informed decision and purchase something else?

[error503]

No, I'm saying they should be forced to give me access to run the code I want to run on the device I bought from them.

Ford can't geofence my Bronco to only drive to stores that pay them off, why should Apple be allowed to enforce what I can run on my iPhone?

[m463]

you can't even secure your own device. You have no ability to see what is running, what it is talking to, or prevent the communication in or out.

[isodev]

That would be really nice to have in general. I don’t think an antitrust action is helpful to achieve it though.

Why not some legislation instead? For example, I have a friend who likes to tinker and they would love to be able to “own” their Tesla car, or Samsung smart TV (both also currently running as a black box of sorts… with even less security and transparency than iOS).