Can you even compile an iOS app without registering with apple?
Without an apple ID you can compile an iOS app, but can only run it in an iPhone Simulator on a Mac.
With a free apple ID (no additional registration needed) you can also install your compiled iOS app on your iPhone and have it working for 7 days before you need to re-install it.
« Développer will have freedom » yet they are entitled to Google’s verification.
It’s just another stone in the grave of Android and even though I shipped off this sinking ship 6 years ago to iOS, this is still concerning because ultimately apple’s IOS is in competition solely with Android.
If Android gets so bad it has all the disadvantage of iOS, some more, for instance with the embedded spyware that manufacturer are paid to include, and none of the good side of iOS, then everyone lose. Apple doesn’t have to compete anymore, they just have to not suck.