And walled gardens aren't weird. It has always been the default. I can only install console games approved by Sony, Nintendo etc for example. Printer cartridges were even signed against the printer themselves. Companies have always tried to lock you down in some way.
Really, can you please explain how to install apps on an Iphone direct from the source for free permanently?
And of course on Windows, Linux and MacOS, you can install whatever you like, from wherever you like. Android allows you to side-load apps (but I'd prefer if it made it much easier to do so), whereas iOS makes it both difficult and costly.
Comparing a smartphone and a console is a big stretch
And a console is exactly what Apple has tried to emulate so of course it's relevant.
You could also say that Apple is emulating the printer manufacturers , some practices are similar but there are important differences.
Printer cartridges used to be dumb and replacable by mechanically identical 3rd party products.
> And walled gardens aren't weird. It has always been the default. I can only install console games approved by Sony, Nintendo etc for example.
Those are gaming devices, not general purpose edge computing devices under which smart-"phones" fall for all intents and purposes. Personal computers are a much better reference point.
Frankly I think there’s a reason why no more open model is succeeding — the demand is not there and the app stores provide the utility most people want. I used to jailbreak my iPhone but there’s really no need anymore.
That's an argument against consoles, not in favor of walled gardens.
