The EU has told Apple to stop a few of its most egregiously anti-competitive practices in its control-freak iOS ecosystem.
In a classic example of what I've called "compliance with a raised middle finger," Apple's response is to simply disable applications and features, rather than allow competitors into the walled garden.
It's reminiscent of Microsoft's up-yours "compliance" in the 1990s.
Naturally, Apple's legion of media fanbois is taking the company's side.
Dan Gillmor /
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2024-06-22 03:58:26
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