alt Hacker NewsIt's very sad to see Apple using these lowbrow Microsoft tactics. Press ganging your users into launching your other shit product is brand cannibalism.
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> lowbrow Microsoft tactics
It's funny you say this because when I read the solution my first thought was that's such an Apple thing.
They are obsessed with killing Spotify. That’s why they are doing such customer hostile things, despite being Apple.
Similar situation in the past: Microsoft vs Netscape.
These kind of things backfire very hard. I will never ever use Apple Music whatever products, never. Just like those drawn to this remedy like flies to sugar. They make so shitty and offensive user experience that supporting them by not avoiding the vicinity of it is a crime against humanity! Basically supporting bullying kind of behaviour.
Why not to have a simple way to turn this offensive behaviour off? Nonsense. It is intentionally offensive and forceful! Straight forceful behaviour that needs to be cut down at the sprout! Otherwise it will multiply and suffocate you down the line.
Too much of the product designers adapt this arrogant attitude, Apple is just a (sizeable) drop in the sea!
Are you kidding me? You are not being "press ganged", when you try to play music the music player shipped with the OS is opened.
But why wouldn't pressing the Play button, when no media session is available, not open the music player?