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Facebook's true objection to Apple's privacy tools is that they reduced Facebook's earnings by $10b.
Facebook is NOT wrong about Apple's cynicism. Apple exercises enormous direct control over its users. Apple blocks from installing software of your choosing or using third-party repair services of your choosing. They pour millions into engineering to make this technically challenging, and lead a coalition of large corporations that kill right to repair legislation
@johnverdon
People seem to never understand that Apple doesn't view itself as a "tech company" or a "computer company".
They do "consumer electronics", and the general attitude is "You want to do Heathkit shit, call Heathkit, not us."
They don't want to be blamed for some ham-fisted amateur's repair attempts, or for their phone emptying your bank account.
Seems to be working for them.