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I completely agree that any new law should apply to not just Apple and iOS, but to all similar products. Of course what exactly "similar" should mean is likely a tricky question. Perhaps a rule like this would be sensible: If a device allows users to install third-party software, then it (also) has to allow for a reasonable way to install third-party software that doesn't involve the platform owner acting as a gatekeeper.



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