Take a Byte episode 2: Apple's golden cage

Florian Bodoky

30.10.2023

Translation: machine translated

Cutter: Samuel Buchmann

Support: Samuel Buchmann

Today we're talking about Apple's closed systems. What are the advantages and disadvantages? Will there soon be more laws like the USB-C regulation that will prevent Apple's stubbornness? And in which direction is the company developing of its own accord?

One of Apple's trademarks is its closed ecosystem. Apple products work best with other Apple products. Macs with iPhones. iPhones with Apple Watches. iPads with Apple Pencils and so on. To keep it that way, Apple makes sure that it's not so easy to break out of the closed garden. In the latest episode of the Take a Byte podcast, we talk about why Apple's system is the way it is, what we like about it and what annoys us about it.

As current examples, we look at the controversy surrounding iMessage and its competitors: What is RCS anyway? Why does everyone want Apple to implement RCS - except Apple itself?

We also take a closer look at the App Store from Cupertino. Here, too, Apple refuses to face any competition. We tell you why - and why Apple may soon have to give in.

Topics:

• [00:00] Intro
• [00:49] Short preview of the keynote
• [02:00] Apple's ecosystem - What is it? Where does it come from
• [05:25] iMessage vs RCS
• [11:13] What can the EU's Digital Markets Act do?
• [22:20] Sideloading
• [29:05] Advantages and disadvantages of the closed system
• [43:00] Breaking out of the system - is it possible?

Where can you find the "Take a Byte" podcast?

You can find our monthly Apple Talk on our site - if you click on "Follow author", you will receive an email notification. Alternatively, you can of course subscribe to "Take a Byte" in the podcast app of your choice. For example, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Deezer or Pocket Cast.

Samuel Buchmann

Snapping and climbing. This aptly describes Samuel. His heart beats for photography, whether analogue or with an overpriced Hasselblad, at the price of which others buy a car. The cameras are used when travelling or on rock faces at dizzying heights. Naturally, he edits the images on a Mac. Because whether it's his headphones, smartphone or laptop, Samuel is deeply rooted in the garden of the nibbled apple.

Florian Bodoky

Data protection and audio issues are two of Florian's favourite topics. Whether it's cyberattacks, phishing emails or browser malware - Flo knows every recipe. His favourite way to prepare his meals is on his trusty MacBook. He doesn't get lost in the Windows jungle that often any more. Except when he wants to game "Counter-Strike". But even then, thanks to the Parallels software, he remains loyal to the bitten apple world. He also sometimes has a gripe about the performance of his football club. Because despite his adopted home of Winterthur, his heart still beats red and blue.

Florian Bodoky

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Florian.Bodoky@digitecgalaxus.ch

I've been tinkering with digital networks ever since I found out how to activate both telephone channels on the ISDN card for greater bandwidth. As for the analogue variety, I've been doing that since I learned to talk. Though Winterthur is my adoptive home city, my heart still bleeds red and blue. more

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