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America sues Apple
Mar 27, 2024
Exploring Apple's platform dominance and the lawsuit by the US Department of Justice. Disparity in messaging features between iPhone and Android users. Impact of cloud-based gaming on Apple's revenue model. History of third-party smartwatches and app store commission issues.
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- iMessage app creates social divide by favoring iPhone users over Android users.
- Apple's ban on cloud-based gaming services restricts consumer choice and competition, impacting gaming ecosystem.
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Apple's Control Over Messaging Discrimination
Apple's iMessage app's limitations cause discrimination against Android users. By providing advanced features for iPhone users and restricting them for Android users, the app creates a social divide. Apple's unwillingness to develop an iMessage app for Android or Windows users reinforces this exclusivity. The Department of Justice points out how Apple's strategy hinders iPhone families from giving their kids Android phones, emphasizing the discriminatory impact of such practices.
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