I think something like WebOS would make a lot of sense, where the OS can use PWAs as first-class apps. This would mean developers wouldn’t need to specifically develop for it, and it would have a significant functionality from day 1, at least for the basics most people use.
This assumes the websites themselves don’t screw it up with a bunch of splash screens and gates to force users to iOS/Android apps. It’s not just an issue of Apple and Google having a duopoly, a ton of websites actively maintain the status quo and make it difficult for other players to enter the market. There really needs to be legislation to prevent sites from artificially locking users out of the mobile web experience.
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I think something like WebOS would make a lot of sense, where the OS can use PWAs as first-class apps. This would mean developers wouldn’t need to specifically develop for it, and it would have a significant functionality from day 1, at least for the basics most people use.
This assumes the websites themselves don’t screw it up with a bunch of splash screens and gates to force users to iOS/Android apps. It’s not just an issue of Apple and Google having a duopoly, a ton of websites actively maintain the status quo and make it difficult for other players to enter the market. There really needs to be legislation to prevent sites from artificially locking users out of the mobile web experience.