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0 pointsgrishka2y ago0 comments

I'm talking about iOS apps specifically. Don't pretend that not making your app available for the second most popular mobile OS is acceptable.

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dkonofalski2y ago

You're not forced to make apps for iOS or any Apple product. Making your app for the second most popular OS is acceptable because that's what iOS is. I know you tried to make it seem like Android is but, worldwide, Android is far more popular than iOS. The fact that there even is a 2nd most popular mobile OS proves that Apple doesn't have a monopoly.

grishkaOP2y ago

That doesn't make it any easier for people who have iPhones but can't install your app because your app is incompatible with whatever Apple demands. Trust me, most people who buy iPhones are completely oblivious to the app store rules and review process.

dkonofalski2y ago

That's irrelevant. Both iPhone users and app developers have options on both sides. Developers can ignore Apple's platform and end-users have lots of options for phones that aren't iPhones.

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heavyset_go2y ago

In the US, iOS has the majority of the market share, so it is the first most popular mobile OS.

grishkaOP2y ago

And in Japan iirc. In the rest of the world, though, the usual situation is around 2/3 Android and 1/3 iOS.

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dkonofalski2y ago

grishkaOP2y ago

dkonofalski2y ago

That's irrelevant. Both iPhone users and app developers have options on both sides. Developers can ignore Apple's platform and end-users have lots of options for phones that aren't iPhones.

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heavyset_go2y ago

In the US, iOS has the majority of the market share, so it is the first most popular mobile OS.

grishkaOP2y ago

And in Japan iirc. In the rest of the world, though, the usual situation is around 2/3 Android and 1/3 iOS.

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