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I literally support both platforms (and other 3rd party phones). these services already exist apple just actively blocks third party distribution to maintain its monopolistic hold over its user base. SCOTUS already ruled against android on this exact situation.
Im jsut not a cunt towards my users like you seem to be inclined to be. The actual cost to support apple devices is marginal except for the distribution which apples is actively hostile towards 3rd party distribution and that increases the costs at everyone's elses expense unjustifiably so. We're talking to the tune of nearly 24% higher than market rates.
if they want to provide services those services can be done at the market rate and compete openly. plenty of 3rd party vendors make phones without making stores.