>>As a developer I can not support the closed ecosystem that is iOS.

Do you know about Jailbreak?

>>As a developer:
>>1. You need Apple's blessing to publish an application. There is no other way to get an app out there unless master Apple gives it their blessing.
They eliminate illegal applications like Audio Recorder which I use with JB and harmless applications, it's not a trash like Google Play. Anyway you can use Cydia.

>>2. You can't compete with Apple's native applications. If you have a fantastic new mail application tough sh#t, it won't be published.
That's not true.

>>3. If Apple decides to make the features of your app part of a native application you're getting the boot and tough sh#t
I'm just curious, can you give an example.

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>>As a consumer:
>>1. You can not choose a new default application to handle various actions. Don't want Apple maps? Tough sh#t, when you click a map link that's what you're getting. Don't want built-in mail? Tough crap.
I don't know if it's available in USA but Yandex Maps better than Google and Apple Maps.

>>2. You have no choice but to use that bloated, awful iTunes application.
Use iTools, I don't use iTunes since years...

>>3. You can't view the entire file system on your iOS device (you can with Android)
Use iTools.

>>4. You want an iPhone in phablet size? Tough. You want a water-proof smart phone? Tough. You can have this year's model or last year's model.
Yes I want... :(

>>5. You get to overpay for that Apple logo; hope you like it.
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>>The iOS app store is bad for developers and ultimately bad for consumers. Choice ultimately trumps; witness Android eating iOS's lunch.
Appstore is best mobile store for consumers.

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>>I have never owned an Apple device and my house remains gloriously iOS free.
I, my wife and my elder daughter have iPhone. I bought a cheap 7" Android for my little daughter and she wants her grandmother's iPad. She knows what's good... :)