The debate over whether app stores are a monopoly/oligopoly etc is pretty well gone over here isn't it? I won't waste your time repeating those points.
Interestingly, last time I checked 80% of iPhone users would not consider switching when surveyed (well done Apple).
I wonder if forcing an open market and even cross compatability would be a better semi-solution...
That certain people are angry about a situation such as this, despite the widespread evidence of customer satisfaction, speaks a lot about people’s priorities, I think.
Again, this is a deflection though isn't it? There will always be other issues in the world, so we should deal with everything else before we engage with apple?
And remember, users aren't the customers in this market, they're the product. The customer is the company being asked to fork over 30% just to access those users (who already paid for the phone and the data to connect it...).
Interestingly, last time I checked 80% of iPhone users would not consider switching when surveyed (well done Apple).
I wonder if forcing an open market and even cross compatability would be a better semi-solution...