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> However, Apple did not attempt to divide the web then use its dominant position to make all the content only compatible with their stuff.

Of course they didn't, because they outright want to kill the web so all your content is locked into Apple reviewed and taxed apps. Why would they divide the web when their goal is to make sure it's not a viable platform for their newest devices?



> their goal is to make sure it's not a viable platform for their newest devices?

If that is the case, why does Apple continue to add functionality and features for web apps on Mac OS and iOS?

https://developer.apple.com/videos/play/wwdc2023/10120/


To me it seems like hollow virtue signaling to the FTC. It’s so bad. I’ve been pollyfilling and bug hunting a web app to fix and work around bugs / limitations / missing APIs in Safari for weeks and the result is an inferior experience.




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