I don't think they'll be taking a stance any time soon, the top grossing apps on iPhone include YouTube, TikTok, Snapchat, Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook and Threads so this is probably worth billions/year in fees that are disproportionately profit too.
The only chance maybe is if courts and regulators lock in zero-commission or a very small fee that eliminates Apple's incentive to allow and tax this stuff.
Fair point, but it would definitely make it easier for a lot of people, me included.
I went completely off grid for many years from Instagram, Facebook, etc. but in the end, I just felt isolated from friends and family and installed it again.
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You have a statement to make and the your choice is making it's own statement about usability that is, frankly, off putting.
I named my social media folder anti-social for a reason.
Social media apps will always build to dark patterns; they are driven on engagement.
> I would be pretty proud if I could fight for my users' time. It's the most beautiful thing we get as humans.
You don't need Apple to fight for any of these things.
I went completely off grid for many years from Instagram, Facebook, etc. but in the end, I just felt isolated from friends and family and installed it again.