They can't _add_ features on top of regular Bluetooth connectivity, that they choose to only offer on platforms they're able to fully control and QA ?
Is even just making a feature exclusive really that 'hostile'? A company can't offer benefits for going with several of their products?
Or you mean they _are_ hostile because you're _assuming_ they will try to patch this?
I listened to Mark Zuck on Rogan about his experience with Apple connecting his Ray Bands to the AirPods. [0]
In that interview, he suggests they won't help with the integration (for stupid reasons) and that he expects that'll come out with a competing product.
I think being a dev and working with the Apple eco (outside of 'normal') is a pita. Yes it's subjective. I'm hesitant to even purchase Apple's excellent hardware for this reason.
[0]: https://youtu.be/7k1ehaE0bdU?si=HB-ZcXNRtB1ox6dx&t=8463
I'm strictly talking about Apple tacking on extra AirPods features on iOS devices that they're able to control and QA.
And fuck Zuck.
However Zuck is directly addressing Apple hostility regarding Airpods, irrespective of how you feel about him/meta.