> Apple is choosing a deliberate strategy here that privileges users over developers.
What is stopping them from doing both?
There's no reason developers should jump through arbitrary hoops to make their applications available to users. Yes, quality control, security, etc. is very important, but the publishing process should and can be as user friendly as their platform claims to be for end users, and that is what the article is showcasing.
FWIW I didn't notice any bias against Apple in the article. Just a lot of understandable frustration with their processes and platform.
What is stopping them from doing both?
There's no reason developers should jump through arbitrary hoops to make their applications available to users. Yes, quality control, security, etc. is very important, but the publishing process should and can be as user friendly as their platform claims to be for end users, and that is what the article is showcasing.
FWIW I didn't notice any bias against Apple in the article. Just a lot of understandable frustration with their processes and platform.