Not sure I'm a fan of the app stores: Google and Apple are basically gatekeepers...
1 posted on
08/12/2025 4:31:18 AM PDT by
RandFan
To: RandFan
I would love for Elon to start a cell service and make a phone with a proprietary OS.
2 posted on
08/12/2025 6:26:40 AM PDT by
Tell It Right
(1 Thessalonians 5:21 -- Put everything to the test, hold fast to that which is true.)
To: RandFan
app stores: Google and Apple are basically gatekeepersYep, we have some "monopoly" type situations occurring making it difficult for competitors..
3 posted on
08/12/2025 6:29:15 AM PDT by
1Old Pro
To: RandFan
Google and Apple are basically gatekeepers...
Apple explicitly so. The "walled garden" approach was pushed in the name of security and reliability. The added revenue (for Apple) are a happy side effect.
7 posted on
08/12/2025 6:57:15 AM PDT by
Dr. Sivana
("Whatsoever he shall say to you, do ye." (John 2:5))
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