[kube-system]

> It's not about "design", because the iPhone is perfectly capable of running arbitrary code

It is a very intentional UX choice to mitigate malware for users who do not know how to evaluate the legitimacy of software on their own. And studies show that this is a very effective policy, both perceived (e.g. marketing) and real (actual breach statistics).

[EMIRELADERO]

You can mitigate malware while still allowing for the same level of end-user control as the manufacturer. Look at Windows itself! People getting infected on up-to-date installations is a rarity nowadays, all without draconian lockdown policies.

[kube-system]

It took windows many decades to get there and the reputational harm was already done by then. Android is not doing particularly well but it has improved significantly.