We DO have a choice. We can choose between Apple and Google (Android). Most people know what they're getting into when they buy an iPhone, and that's what draws them in to begin with. For example, I like how Apple's environment is set up: everything works together beautifully and the App Store is a one-stop-shop for apps, games, and whatever else. I also enjoy the centralized location(s) for music and TV. Some people see this as restrictive, but I prefer things this way.
No, you don’t have a choice as straight forward as that. This article highlights that. Your choice is currently Apple or Android*.
*Unless you’re already with Apple, in which case the transfer from Apple to Android has been made so restrictive that you’ll probably feel forced to stay with Apple because you’re gonna lose your data/photos/contacts or whatever else. This isn’t just an Apple problem, I’m sure Android are just as bad, but it needs getting rid of. They’re purposefully trying to remove that choice from you by making it as awkward and as difficult as possible. I’m not saying it should be forced by the EU for Apple to make a transfer system, nor Google, they’re businesses and they want to make money, but they certainly shouldn’t be doing things to make things as difficult as possible if not impossible. There’s a fine balance and this change addresses that.
Your viewpoint is simply idiotic, and is either based on misplaced patriotism/xenophobia I.e. I must defend this because I’m from ‘Murica, or you have some absolutely unexplainable allegiance to a billion dollar corporation to whom you owe nothing.
Your viewpoint is simply backwards, it’s idiotic, it prevents progression, it prevents freedom to make choices and it benefits no-one but Apple and its shareholders. If we all had your mindset of “I don’t want/need it, therefore it shouldn’t happen” then where would we be? I’m assuming you’re a fully abled/non-disabled person, should we not include accessibility options because you have no need for them?
What the EU is doing is breaking down monopolies, it’s bringing freedom and choice to users, it’s opening pathways to competition and ultimately cheaper pricing on apps etc.
Worse still is forgetting all that, your argument is you like the centralisation of everything, using all of Apple’s solutions, having the App Store, using Apple’s media services etc… guess what? You don’t lose that if the DMA is in place, if you don’t want what the EU is proposing you lose nothing, you can stick with what you know, not use the optional extras they’re proposing and your world doesn’t change, in the meantime those that want those changes and benefit from them, get to enjoy them. Meanwhile, if we did things your way those that should have freedom don’t get it.
Try taking off the rose tinted specs, try not being selfish, try realising that choice is good, try not to just lap up every little line Apple feeds you as the truth, it’s all a spin, they talk about security and whatever else, when all they care about is protecting their bottom line. Try just try having an open mind and thinking of the bigger picture and how you aren’t the only important person in this and if something can be of benefit to millions of others, yet your world can continue as it did, then where’s the harm?
Funniest part is, if these things rolled out worldwide, as much as you object now, I have no doubt in my mind you’d end up enjoying these features and using them. You’d then laud Apple for “pioneering” these changes.
Honestly, the state of some people and the world these days. Selfish, brainwashed attitudes taking us two steps back constantly.
