> should have the right to choose a locked-down ecosystem if that's what they want
You will continue to have that right.
Simply don't install other app stores.
What you won't be able to do is force other people to do what you want them to do, with their iPhones.
It has nothing to do with you choosing what you want to do with your own phone.
Instead, you want to force restrictions onto other people's phones.
> this balance don't seem at all designed to help consumers
It's designed to give those who want it, the ability to control all phones that they own.
Few people would have a problem with you being given the option to lock down your phone if that's what you want.
You will continue to have that right.
Simply don't install other app stores.
What you won't be able to do is force other people to do what you want them to do, with their iPhones.
It has nothing to do with you choosing what you want to do with your own phone.
Instead, you want to force restrictions onto other people's phones.
> this balance don't seem at all designed to help consumers
It's designed to give those who want it, the ability to control all phones that they own.
Few people would have a problem with you being given the option to lock down your phone if that's what you want.