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lordleft ◴[13 Aug 20 20:04 UTC] No.24147974[source]▶

Imagine if Microsoft did this on PCs. a) prohibiting the installation of non-windows store software (sideloading) and b) insisting that all purchases done via apps give them a 30% cut. I think this is a ridiculous practice on the behalf of Apple.

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1. 2OEH8eoCRo0 ◴[13 Aug 20 21:22 UTC] No.24149446[source]▶

>>24147974 #

>Imagine if Microsoft did this on PCs.

Just switch to a competitor! Go-to Linux or Mac. All good, no antitrust here. /s

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Apple just kicked Fortnite off the App Store