Privacy, safety, security 🤡

Summary

The transcript discusses Apple's restrictions on installing apps from outside their App Store on iPhones, but not on Mac computers, arguing this is not truly for security but for control and profit. It references a popular Apple fan website where the top comment criticizes the 30% commission and restrictive policies. The video maker argues these policies represent a paradigm shift in user expectations enabled by the smartphone era, and hopes growing criticism signals people are waking up to Apple prioritizing profit over user freedom.

Takeaways

• 😡 Apple's app store policies limit user choice and control.
• 🤔 These policies likely prioritize Apple's interests over users'.
• 🤨 Apple claims it's for privacy, safety and security.
• 🧐 But these policies predated smartphones on desktops.
• 😠 So the justification seems disingenuous.
• 😤 Users accepted tighter control on phones over desktops.
• 🙄 Allowing control was a paradigm shift users accepted.
• 🤔 But rejecting control could prevent paradigm shifts.
• 🙂 People are noticing Apple's motives aren't altruistic.
• 👍 But awareness brings hope of changing policies.

Q & A

What risks does alternative app distribution pose according to Apple?

Apple claims alternative app distribution poses increased privacy, safety and security risks from things like malware, harmful content, and scams.

What does the commenter see as the real reason behind Apple's app restrictions?

The commenter believes the real reason is about control and profit for Apple, not about protecting users.

How does Apple treat apps on iPhones versus Macs?

Apple allows users to install any apps on Macs but restricts app installation on iPhones to only apps from the App Store.

Why does the commenter say these restrictions would not fly on desktop computers?

The commenter argues that restricting app installation would be unacceptable on desktop computers where users expect full control.

How did Apple establish restrictive app policies on phones?

Apple set the expectation early with the iPhone by restricting apps, and users accepted it over time.

What does the commenter say is the only reason these policies persist?

These policies only persist because users continue to accept them. If people rejected restricted devices, the policies could not continue.

Why doesn't Apple restrict apps on Macs if it's really about security?

If Apple was serious about security, it would restrict apps on Macs too. The fact that it doesn't shows security is not the real priority.

What does acceptance of Apple's policies demonstrate according to the commenter?

Accepting Apple's app restrictions demonstrates that companies can shift user expectations and control when paradigms change, like from desktop to mobile.

What does the top comment's reception indicate?

The fact that a criticism of Apple was the top comment on a pro-Apple site indicates growing awareness of and frustration with Apple's app policies.

How does the commenter feel about this shift in opinion?

The commenter sees the shift towards criticizing Apple's app restrictions as hopeful and a positive development.