Tim Cook surprised: Why the Apple boss is now recommending Android smartphones

Clear text from the Apple boss: An iPhone is not always the right choice, according to Tim Cook’s surprising admission. Those who value a very specific feature should rather use an Android smartphone. With a curious comparison, however, Cook made it clear what he thought of it.

Apple CEO Tim Cook is known as a friend of clear words. The 61-year-old has now joined in the ongoing discussion about the pros and cons of the app store monopoly on iOS and caused a big surprise with a purchase recommendation for Android smartphones.

Apple boss Tim Cook recommends Android smartphones

“If that’s important to you, you should buy an Android smartphone”says Cook with regard to the possibility of the competitive platform, Install apps from other sources outside the Google Play Store (Source: MacRumors). This so-called “sideloading” has been a hotly debated topic for some time now, since cartel guards around the globe have been increasingly scrutinizing the app store monopoly under iOS.

Unlike Android, iPhone users have no way of installing apps outside of the App Store.

Cook defended Apple’s refusal to allow sideloading on the iPhone and cited safety concerns as the reason. From Apple’s point of view, it’s like being an automobile manufacturer and advising customers to buy a vehicle without airbags and seat belts. “It’s just too dangerous.”

Apple’s software boss Craig Federighi, who blamed sideloading on Android for millions of malware attacks every month, also hit a similar line.

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It’s going great for Apple

The possible end of the App Store monopoly is hanging over Apple like a sword of Damocles and is clouding an otherwise very successful year. The US manufacturer is celebrating records with its MacBooks, and things are looking great on the smartphone market. Only the global chip crisis recently forced Apple to take a dramatic step.