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MplsP said:

It’s looking more and more like the entire iMac lineup is going to be refreshed in April! It’s a bit odd that they are leaving some configurations but not others, though.

cndgoose said:

Just had a thought ... could apple offer an M1 iMac/iPad hybrid with detachable iPad screen?

I doubt it - that would make the most sense for a 12-13” MacBook style computer but Apple has been solidly against the convertible form factor in the past. There’s also the issue with the operating system...

avon b7 said:

dewme said:

1. Apple builds a platform (at great expense).

2. Apple opens up its platform to allow 3rd party content.

3. Third party joins the platform by agreeing to the terms & conditions defined by the platform owner, i.e., Apple.

4. Third party content provider decides they no longer like being treated as a guest in the owner's home.

5. Third party content provider runs crying to their daddy, the EU protectionism squad.

6. Daddy comes over, sues the platform owner, and beats them up with the protectionism stick of justice.

Maybe I'm living in a warped reality, but this is like inviting a guest into your home and then having them sue you because you didn't allow them to sleep in your bed, use your bathroom, soil your towels, play with your dog, drink your booze, or drive your car. The court then intervenes and forces you to grant your "first party" or "owner" privileges to the third party.

There used to be a time when ownership had its privileges. Apparently, or at least within the scope of EU protectionist policies, ownership means nothing. The EU thinks they own it all and the creators, architects, builders, and investors in platforms that cost huge sums of time, money, and resources are there merely to serve the state and its hapless minions who cannot create anything by themselves.

This is nothing more than a culture of pathetic losers.

The iDevice ecosystem is what it is today because of the apps that are offered on it. 

Those apps mostly are not Apple apps. The moment Apple opened up a store to do business with the 'outside world', things changed dramatically and other factors came into play.

If the investigations don't go favourably for Apple you could say Apple had a damn good ride - to the tune of billions. 

Of course, Apple, in that case could simply shut down the App Store altogether and provide everything itself. It's problems with the 'outside world' would probably vanish overnight. 

However, a new set of major issues would beset Apple as a result. It's success was founded on third party apps. Without them what would happen?

More than 'guests' , in your analogy, app developers are what are keeping your house viable in the first place. 



The iDevice ecosystem is what it is today because of the apps that are offered on it. 
Correct but the iPhone was already a resounding success even before the App Store came on the scene.  The App Store certainly boosted sales once it was launched.

Of course, Apple, in that case could simply shut down the App Store altogether and provide everything itself. It's problems with the 'outside world' would probably vanish overnight. 
Maybe change the way the App Store works.  For example no longer host free Apps. Make the minimum App price 99 cents. Or ban in app purchases.  The latter would work for me.

More than 'guests' , in your analogy, app developers are what are keeping your house viable in the first place. 
Apple make a most of their profit on phone sales.  The App Store profit has been increasing in the last few years which is why the leeches are starting on want to feed off it.
Rather than consider this Apple's home.  It's more like Apple's hotel. Of course guests should pay to stay there.