Due to the way iOS apps are sandboxed together with their user created content a lot of users have video projects that are locked into CapCut without an easy way to access them following the ban of the TikTok suite of apps. Remind me how your iPhone is yours, when your creations on your device can be locked away from you.
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An iPhone is a very non-typical device. Apple is a non-typical company which builds lock-in to every step of the process.
If you chose to use iAnything then it's a bit late to start complaining about lock in now.
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When ‘not typical’ is actually the norm for a huge swath of users, perhaps non-typical is not the right term?
In a pile of devices, Apples are non-typical. The number of users is not terribly relevant.
However, sure, lots of users chose Apple knowing exactly what it is. Apple's not going to change since their model clearly appeals to lots of people.
If you don't like Apple's model, then don't choose Apple devices. What everyone else chooses is somewhat irrelevant to you. (Other than network effects noted earlier.)
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