On the U.S. suing Apple on iPhone’s monopoly (is that even a thing?!), a comment on The New York Times:
“I bought, own and use an iPhone from Apple because I like it. I like that Apple creates what I think is a safer environment, and that my data is better protected. I like how smoothly it works. In fact, I’m ecstatically happy with it. Much more than I am with most products I purchase and use.
I am looking at cars, and find that there are tech products that use proprietary technology and require subscriptions. Tesla will charge me to activate an auto garage door opener that’s already installed in their $50,000 car. BMW wants me to pay a subscription to use a heated seat that I’d buy (and own) with the car.
I suppose I don’t have to buy a Tesla or BMW (and I’m not). People also don’t have to buy an iPhone.
For those who want them, don’t wreck the features we buy it for. That seems the antithesis of a competitive market.”