Wait so "because [Apple] have a monopoly" (which isn't correct, but let's put that aside) they can push an app and then act surprised about Apple enforcing the ToS they agreed to?
Hey, we'll see who was right in a couple months then!
I'll save this comment for later. You think that nothing at all was illegal, and I think that at least some of Apple's actions will be declared illegal and anti-competitive. (Although probably not on every count. But still on some)
We'll see who was right. You who thinks that nothing at all will be declared illegal, and me who thinks that at least some will be. And I'll be glad to show it to you, later, when it happens.
They do not have a monopoly. 50% or more of the population chose to be in Apple's walled garden. They knew the rules, they knew what they were buying. Some people don't want to be in Apple's walled garden, so they buy Android. Businesses tend to prefer Apple's ecosystem because sales data has shown that Apple's customers tend to pay more for applications and services - so they're coveted customers.
Please don't post unsubstantive and/or flamewar comments to HN, and please don't do name-calling or personal attacks. Those things are not what this site is for.
Do you think it'd be legal for Microsoft to charge a 30% fee on every transaction you make on Windows?