11 sats \ 3 replies \ @Monotone 30 Sep 2023 \ on: Why do apps keep updating, adding features we don't need? tech
I think it's about competition. If applications are not developed and updated, it will not attract new users and because of the lack of new features these users will leave for competitors. It's business and it will always be like that in commerce. Money wins, unfortunately.
The case is better with non-profit organizations and open source supporters.
I too am frustrated by adding completely unnecessary features, but alas.
But ultimately it kills their apps in long term, like no-one uses ES File Explorer or CamScanner anymore because of this junk. Similarly, Facebook is seeing decline in userbase too because whatever it offers can be realized by Insta too. Aren't they digging their own graves?
We need a linux-like ecosystem in Smartphone industry. I remember there was a beautiful unix based OS (SAILFISH OS), it was sleek and beautiful, but not adapted properly.
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I agree with you. But on the other hand I am glad that this is happening. Because alternatives are emerging that are devoid of these drawbacks and make people think about their privacy. After all, all these corporations are collecting tons of information about us that we wouldn't really want to share.
I've deleted accounts from most social networks and use open alternatives. And if there are no alternatives, I don't use them at all)
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This makes sense
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