Saturday, January 21, 2023

Another Android

DHH wrote:

Now, I'm no fan of Google in general. And I still prefer the fit and finish of iOS over Android, but there's something deeply appealing about having a phone where at least it's actually possible to install Forbidden Software, like Fortnite, without wild interventions like jailbreaking. The fidelity gap is real, but the freedom gap is bigger.


And that made me think: new EU legislation will force Apple and all other OS developers to open up their products to competing App Stores. What added value will Android have over iOS when iOS (and iPadOS) are also allowing to install "competing" AppStore's? I guess zero? 

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