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Can't wait when App Store model is finally dead and installing from multiple sources like I can on Windows or MacOS is normal on phones as well.

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I remember when Epic tried to do this and the internet piled on them for being greedy.

Let’s be clear, the reason is absolutely greed. If Epic were charged 0% to be on the App Store and for transactions (minus fees to CC providers, etc), they absolutely would not have sued.

I see 2005-2025 as a period of appification to counter the complexity and sprawl of the old internet (which was fine and interesting and simple enough for us, but not everybody).

>2025 will see the best of both worlds (we will still easily install apps, easily see permissions shared etc. - But will also get our freedom back, companies won't have 30% revenue taken, etc.). Optimistic, huh.

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