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		tallanvor on Jan 26, 2024 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Apple announces changes to iOS, Safari, and the Ap... Except users already pay for the cost of the OS when they buy the phone.

thegrimmest on Jan 26, 2024 | [–]

They pay for updates indefinitely? That's not very sustainable for the business is it? To justify continued investment in backwards compatibility and security patches, a business needs an ongoing source of revenue.

kj99 on Jan 26, 2024 | [–]

According to whom?

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