So using Apple's SDKs, App Store, devices and services etc isn't their intellectual property and it is all public domain and free to use?
In case if you haven't read the comment:
From [0] of page 112 (b)
> The Court agrees with the general proposition that Apple is entitled to be paid for its intellectual property. The inquiry though does not end with the bald conclusion. Apple provides evidence that it invests enormous sums into developing new tools and features for iOS.
I don't think anyone would agree to develop all of that for free at a loss, especially when it is used by billions of users and devices. They will still collect the fees either way and as predicted.
>>> ... Apple's SDKs, App Store, devices and services
>> ... $99/yr already?
> No.
Ooh! Please show me how I can publish to Apple's App Store, using Apple's SDKs and devices to build the app, without paying $99/yr for an Apple Developer Account. I'd quite like users of iOS devices to be able to use my apps and services.
In case if you haven't read the comment:
From [0] of page 112 (b)
> The Court agrees with the general proposition that Apple is entitled to be paid for its intellectual property. The inquiry though does not end with the bald conclusion. Apple provides evidence that it invests enormous sums into developing new tools and features for iOS.
I don't think anyone would agree to develop all of that for free at a loss, especially when it is used by billions of users and devices. They will still collect the fees either way and as predicted.
[0] https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/17442392/812/epic-games...