EU orders Apple to open up access to iOS notifications, allow AirDrop alternatives - GSMArena.com news (m.gsmarena.com)
from sabreW4K3@lazysoci.al to technology@beehaw.org on 21 Mar 14:46
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themurphy@lemmy.ml on 21 Mar 22:58 next collapse

The company argued that it is being unfairly targeted by the DMA, letting others “freely leech off of it” - a bold claim from a company that locks down basic features, charges for what others offer for free, and blocks third-party innovations unless it gets a cut.

Based.

elfpie@beehaw.org on 22 Mar 09:45 next collapse

Headphone manufacturers need access to system functionalities such as proximity auto-pairing and automatic audio switching.

If Apple were a restaurant, they wouldn’t provide tableware for free and would charge you for bringing your own while tying one of your hands behind your back.

Hey, as long as the competition is reasonable, you can be as unreasonable as you want and say the customer has options. Curious they never say their customers appreciate what they do as a defense.

yesmeisyes@sopuli.xyz on 22 Mar 16:36 collapse

Yay can’t wait for being able to use Bluetooth between my iPhone and Pixel!