Yeah, I agree. I hope the legal system forces Apple to allow opt-in third party app stores. Would go a long way towards alleviating these kinds of situations.
I see nothing wrong with society demanding more accountability from those with more economic importance.
Well the specific numbers matter, don't they? Microsoft had a massive overwhelming monopoly whereas iOS has healthy competition in Android.
> I see nothing wrong with society demanding more accountability from those with more economic importance.
I don't disagree, but why should we specifically target Apple's app store rather than say, for example, passing a law that prohibits selling locked down hardware that prevents the user from installing whatever software they choose?
[1] https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/18pdf/17-204_bq7d.pdf
like social media,i don’t think we don’t need multiple committees and algorithms deciding to delist or not, what we need is a totally decentralized way to sign and notarize an app (to prove it doesn’t contain any malware etc) and provide it from ones own website (as an option)
worst case google changes their algorithm, you can still send an email, print and ad, make a poster for on the train whatever and people can go to your website etc
i would prefer that much more than relying on just app stores