[jiveturkey]

which is about brand marketing, which is about making more money. without the differentiation of the app store, they are that much closer to being android.

> Apple's product is privacy

that's a large component of their brand, not their product.

for contrast, signal's product is privacy. (note: i'm no fan of signal)

consider that the facebook app is allowed, on the first party app store. i'm failing to see how the app store gates privacy.