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I really don't know how you aren't grasping this.
Apple isn't forcing anybody to do anything, because they make their own device. (iPhones are made by Apple).
Google is forcing OEMs to do all sorts of things, because they have no choice but to use Android/the play store. (Other phones, e.g. Samsung's Galaxy S series, aren't made by Google).
Do you understand? I'm not sure I can make this any more simple. What's going on in your head that's not letting you understand this?
And you were wrong.
People and companies are not compelled to open source their software. Apple doesn't have to open source iOS or offer it on other devices if they don't want to. Same goes for Sony/Xbox/Nintendo.
If I code a game, it's not illegal for me to keep the source code to myself.
No, if Google had done what Apple did, nobody would've flocked to Android in the first place, and we'd have more competition. Do you think there were no phone makers before Android or something?
It's incredible how you still don't get it despite me very clearly explaining it multiple times.
Apple. Is. Not. Imposing. Terms. On. Phonemakers.
Google is. Because their dominant market position allows them to.
If Google did this only for their own Pixel line, it would be fine.
It's not abusing your market position to not open source your own software. If I make a game, I don't have to let people have the source code. How don't you understand this?
I've explained many times why Google's options are abusive of their market position and Apple's aren't. You're just unable to understand, it's like talking to a brick wall.