Alex_V

laytech said:

Can I just say, I want the choice for Apple to be my gate keeper be that iMessage or App Store or otherwise. Me, as the consumer, should have that choice. I don't need the EU to tell me otherwise. Choice, it should be decision.

The EU, as representatives of the respective governments of Europe, have likely decided that you’ll get your wish: Apple will be a gatekeeper. 

Plastic housings, funky colours, older generation processors, tried and tested components, priced exclusively for school children, not available to other consumers, application to control ‘remote desktops,’ etc etc.  Apple have been there before, but they are uniquely positioned to start throwing their weight around in education again: they respect user privacy (crucial differentiator!) they have superior office apps, superior conference calling and messaging, Notes, Freeform, Books, etc etc., bring ‘em on! 

appleinsideruser said:

Alex_V said:

A lot of nonsense being expressed about the EU, by those who don’t know and don’t care. Here is basic info on the EU 'gatekeepers law':

https://commission.europa.eu/strategy-and-policy/priorities-2019-2024/europe-fit-digital-age/digital-markets-act-ensuring-fair-and-open-digital-markets_en

That's helpful @Alex_V, yet after reading their rhetoric I'm not really any the wiser. 

There is a downloadable document at the bottom of that webpage, for more information. 

mayfly said:
Subversion of market forces by government regulation never works in the long term. It inevitably results in black and grey markets offering products either at lower prices, or due to shortages caused by regulations.

Countdown: 81 days (of three months) Counting down the days until the X brand and logotype are shelved, and the Twitter brand, logotype and symbol are restored.