I fired up my trusty map app, eager to find that new ramen place everyone’s been raving about. But instead of the usual clear directions, my screen glitched. The map spun wildly, zooming in on random streets, then jumping across town altogether. I tapped the screen, muttered frustrations, but the app continued its nonsensical dance.
This wasn’t a one-time thing. Lately, my map app had become increasingly erratic. It would reroute me on scenic detours that added hours to my commute, or point me towards dead ends. It was like some unseen force was messing with my navigation!
Then, the news broke. The EU was accusing Apple, the maker of my map app, of bullying app developers. Allegedly,Apple was forcing developers to use their expensive payment system, even if there were cheaper options. This made me furious!
Suddenly, it all made sense. My crazy map app wasn’t a bug, it was a feature! A manipulative one designed to keep me locked into Apple’s ecosystem, even if it meant getting lost or wasting gas.
This wasn’t just about a ramen craving. This was about big companies like Apple controlling our choices and squeezing every penny out of us. I wasn’t going to stand for it. Maybe it was time to explore alternative map apps, even if it meant a little learning curve. At least I wouldn’t be a pawn in their app store game anymore.
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