Apple Policy Criticism

Commenters repeatedly reference and critique Apple's strict policies, restrictions, or disagreements with features, behaviors, or practices discussed in the parent thread.

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Sample Comments

stevehawk Feb 12, 2023 View on HN

isn't that what apple did/does?

shanghaikid Oct 31, 2023 View on HN

you are right, but apple won't do this.

saagarjha May 21, 2019 View on HN

Apple doesn't seem to encourage this kind of behavior :(

megalottachoc Jun 23, 2022 View on HN

I believe Apple would like to have a word...

fingerlocks Nov 18, 2024 View on HN

well apparently Apple disagrees

Mauricebranagh Dec 10, 2020 View on HN

Shush you will trigger the apple fans :-)

socalgal2 Aug 30, 2025 View on HN

Makes one wonder what apple’s actual goal is

rockemsockem Jun 10, 2024 View on HN

You're an apple user, you decided a long time ago that they know what's best for you

trilbyglens Feb 14, 2024 View on HN

It's almost like apple doesn't actually care ;)

rimantas Jun 28, 2012 View on HN

What of this kind exactly Apple does without asking?