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Originally Posted by LagunaManiac
Let's all try to imagine what would be happening if Microsoft said that they wanted a 30% cut of all items purchased using a program running on Windows. *There is no conceptual difference whatsoever. *The only difference is that Apple had the foresight to provide the only way of loading apps onto your device so they could set this trap.
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Yup, I figure all companies look out for themselves; some are just better at it than others.
It's a tough choice for developers, deciding whether to get into bed with Apple. On one hand, the big customer base is very tempting. On the other hand, Apple essentially holds all the power. Given Android's momentum and growing market share, I would choose Android over iOS now if I were a developer. Much greater freedom to control your livelihood is key, IMO.
For me, switching away from Apple as a customer is relatively easy. All my laptops and netbooks are Windows-based. I've spent next to nothing on Apple apps, and my books and music aren't tethered to Apple.
If I time it right, I should be able to sell my iDevices abroad for more than I paid. If I end up waiting longer, depending on how long it takes for Android devices to meet my needs, I will have used my existing iDevices long enough to have gotten my money's worth. (Actually, it's hard to believe that my iPad is nearly a year old.)
I still appreciate that Apple put tablets front and center in the marketplace. I'll keep benefiting from that even without being an Apple customer. And as long as Apple remains competitive, that also serves me as a tech consumer. No matter which companies I buy from, I want lots of competition in the marketplace.