They could, and they have done it in the past, even with google. But if they can afford it, why depend on anyone else?
I'm pretty sure they're not interested in quickly, or more features. Their users can still use other products (and lets be honest, most products WANT to be on the apple platforms), but at least this way they make sure their users aren't left stranded if those products cease to exist and/or are not updated. Remember the maps situation?
They are making sure their users have core features without having to depend on others' good will.
They could buy another company, sure, but I wouldn't count on DDG being ready to sell out, and besides, getting new people to work on their new thing is probably easier/better organisation-wise than to on-board a different company/organisation with a lot of baggage.
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They could, and they have done it in the past, even with google. But if they can afford it, why depend on anyone else?
I'm pretty sure they're not interested in quickly, or more features. Their users can still use other products (and lets be honest, most products WANT to be on the apple platforms), but at least this way they make sure their users aren't left stranded if those products cease to exist and/or are not updated. Remember the maps situation?
They are making sure their users have core features without having to depend on others' good will.
They could buy another company, sure, but I wouldn't count on DDG being ready to sell out, and besides, getting new people to work on their new thing is probably easier/better organisation-wise than to on-board a different company/organisation with a lot of baggage.