Alex Russell personal blog
The App Store was always authoritarian
Apple bent the knee for months, leaving many commentators to ask why. But the reasons are not mysterious: Apple wants things that only the government can provide, things that will defend and extend its power to extract rents, rather than innovate. Namely, selective exemption from tariffs and an end to the spectre of…
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Tech Industry & BusinessSociety, Policy & Culture2025
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| Submitted | Title on HN | Points | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 12, 2025 | The App Store was always authoritarian by bertman | 150 | 103 |
