Elizabeth Warren slammed for wanting to ‘break up Apple’s smartphone monopoly’ - eviltoast
  • MudMan@fedia.io
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    7 months ago

    I mean, you’re both right.

    Yes, the use of OSS by Google doesn’t exempt them from antitrust laws.

    But also yes, it does give them a defense that Apple just doesn’t have. Not solely because of the OS portions, but also because it tends to guarantee some nominal competition. See above my point about Samsung’s alternatives.