Apple argues that their fees from developers are justified because they provide the infrastructure and review processes ensuring app safety. They claim that allowing sideloading through DMA could compromise user safety by exposing them to offensive, pornographic, and malware-infected apps. Critics suggest that Apple's concerns for users are actually about protecting profits, as implementing new rules could harm their financial interests. This approach reflects a notion of 'malicious compliance' where Apple follows regulations but in a way that prioritizes their own interests over the spirit of the regulations.

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