Flash and open source actionscript allowed devs to completely circumvent the Apple App Store. That was a direct threat to the iOS business model at the time.
In Safari, I wound up using tab groups along with their start page and tab group favorites. I still have a bunch of bookmarks that I should probably just get rid of.
Just once, I'd like to see one of these companies stand up for themselves and say, "Fine, we'll be withdrawing completely from your market." Ok, that's nonsensical, but it sure would be fun to see the politicians scramble.
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