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Comment by jonwinstanley

2 years ago

How is this a monopoly though? Everyone is free to move their family to WhatsApp, Signal, Telegram, Facebook messenger...

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Workaccount2  2 years ago

Sure, just set up the seminar to convince people to stop using what already works great so that they can include just you in their group messaging.

  • khazhoux  2 years ago

    > what already works great

    Apple's original sin: making great software that works.

    It's no surprise this makes other HW and SW companies envious, and everyone wants (and asks the DOJ to secure for them) a piece of the pie.

  • jonwinstanley  2 years ago

    Haha agreed! I'm not saying it's easy - but I don't see how it's a monopoly

    • asadotzler  2 years ago

      antitrust law considers things like substitutability. It refers to the degree to which consumers can replace a good or service with a close alternative, considering factors like price, quality, and performance. Conversely, if there are no close substitutes and consumers are less likely to switch, the relevant market might be narrower. If the barriers to switching are high, the availability of an alternative may not be enough to let a monopolist off the hook.