Vratislav Holub Apple iPhones are known for their overall closedness. In this case, it is primarily the software itself, or rather the iOS operating system, which is somewhat more limited in many respects compared to the competing Android from Google. After all, this can be seen in various examples. Specifically, this is the closure of the NFC chip for payments, which only the official Apple Pay payment method can handle at the moment, the absence of sideloading, when you cannot install applications from unofficial sources, which is why you only have the official App Store at your disposal as users, and many others.
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Adam Kos Recently, however, these "illnesses" are beginning to be addressed, and it is quite possible that video game players in particular have something to look forward to. The overall closure of the Apple platform is a thorn in the side of many users who would like to see significant changes. That's why they label Apple's approach as monopolistic. This is precisely why a number of authorities, currently led by the EU, want to step on the approach of the Cupertino company. According to the change in legislation, iPhones are therefore awaiting a transition from the Apple Lightning connector to the more widespread USB-C, and it is a question of where this will all go. In this regard, users have therefore divided into two camps - those who welcome any changes with open arms and people who, for various reasons, prefer the mentioned closure.
Opening the platform and opportunities
Whichever camp you belong to, it cannot be denied that the opening of iPhones by the European Union also brings certain benefits. As an example, we can immediately mention the aforementioned transition from Lightning to USB-C. Thanks to this, the connectors will finally be united and it will be possible to charge both your MacBook and your Apple phone with a single cable. At the same time, this opens up many possibilities in terms of connecting accessories, but in this case it will depend on what rules Apple sets. In theory, however, there is another huge benefit. As we hinted above, video game fans may be in for a treat. There is a chance that with the opening of the platform as such, we will finally see the arrival of full-fledged AAA games for our iPhones.
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Although modern smartphones have power to spare, the mentioned AAA titles are still not available for them. A few years ago, however, the complete opposite was expected. We could already play legendary games such as Splinter Cell, Prince of Persia, Assassin's Creed, Resident Evil and many others on older push-button phones. Graphically, they didn't look the best, but they managed to provide hours of endless fun. That is why it was expected that with the arrival of higher performance we will also see more and better looking games. But that didn't happen at all.
Will we see AAA games for iOS?
A fundamental change could come along with the opening of the apple platform. First of all, it is necessary to realize why we actually have almost no decent games available. In fact, it's quite simple - it's simply not worth it for developers to invest a lot of money and time in development, since it is very likely that they will not get a return. Therein lies a fundamental obstacle – every purchase within iOS must be made through the official App Store, where Apple takes a considerable 30% share of each transaction. So even if the developers bring a game that sells well, they immediately lose 30%, which is not a small amount in the end.
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However, if we were to remove this obstacle, a number of other possibilities would open up for us. In theory, it is quite possible that the key to the arrival of long-awaited proper games for iOS is held by the European Union. The opening of iPhones has been dealt with more and more intensively lately, so it will be interesting to see how the whole situation will continue to develop. Would you welcome such changes, or are you comfortable with Apple's current approach?
And it's not just an excuse for the 30% the developer can add to the price, but he probably doesn't want to share the profit with someone who actually created and maintains this ecosystem. I can say for myself that I would prefer the system to be more closed because it will also be safer. Access to NFC only from apple pay will guarantee me that some app will not secretly poke my fingers there. And besides, no one is preventing developers from porting it to Android, where apps are generally cheaper or free than Apple's at all or for more money.
I don't know how you do it, but no one gave me an iPhone for free, so the ecosystem was created with our money and I don't see a reason why we should pay another 30% for it
If I want what is described, I will buy an Android. Each opening of these functions, each third-party access to the inside of the system, for example to NFC, etc., is another potential security hole that can be exploited.
Yes, I know the general possibilities that it brings on a theoretical level, but... To be honest, I haven't missed any of it so far. I've had an iPhone since 3G, so over the years I've had enough of the Lightning cable, the USB-C connection is fine, but it's not the way forward for me, sideloading is fine, but 99% of the time I assume I'll stay in the "safe" port, at least for me ofiko store, etc. I really don't like the style in which it is achieved and where some things from the EU are going in general. I am clearly a supporter of the EU and our membership, but I can easily see that the market, freedom and other things are somehow disappearing. It may not always lead to good things in the long term.
So I think there will be no USB-C. Lighting will simply disappear so that the goat can eat, but we will charge via MagSafe or any QI charger. For me, that connector doesn't make any sense today...