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nikivi ◴[] No.25135478[source]
Same model as Unreal Engine. I wonder if this scaling model works out for most marketplaces or only specific ones.
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q3k ◴[] No.25135511[source]
Except Unreal Engine actually delivers some value for their cut.
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breakfastduck ◴[] No.25135576[source]
The Apple software/hardware ecosystem delivers no value?
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1. syshum ◴[] No.25135860[source]
They are valued, the consumer pays for the value by purchasing the hardware

This aurgument is the same as Comcast claiming Netflix is a "free loader" on their network because Netflix was not paying Comcast...

hello, Comcast's customers pay comcast for the use of the network

In the same way, Apples hardware and iOS software are paid for by the END USER of the phone, users pay a HUGE and Excessive cost for these phones, why on earth then should Devs pay a second time

Like with last mile broadband, this is double dipping, in other contexts that would be considered fraud