Sorry, but these seem like weak excuses for complying with what sounds like a brutal corporate takeover of your country.
I don't have a cell carrier or any Apple/Google controlled devices. I run a b2b tech company and it isn't a problem.
When I really need to send an email or chat message I find WiFi to connect my small CalyxOS device to. The rest of the time I am living in the moment without notifications and this has done wonders for my mental health and social relationships as I plan things ahead and act with more intention.
When parking spots require Apps I find there is normally a webapp or a parking attendant that accepts cash. When there isn't I park further away and get some extra exercise.
When I split a bill with friends I use cash or crypto-assets.
When a restaurant demands I use my phone to view the menu I ask for a paper one.
When all hospitals in my area required I use their proprietary app, I accepted the appointment in the webapp, cited that the app didn't work on my device, and was able to get the doctor to call me on my VoIP line.
I am finding out recently I can use cash or prepaid Visa cards almost anywhere if I ask.
I am not aware of a single democratic country with any laws that can mandate all citizens accept the terms of service of Apple or Google.
Any private entity that demands you accept them must be avoided. If all private entities do this and you literally can't use essential services like grocery stores, then you must bring it to the attention of your local legislators as a serious discrimination issue. You could be the squeaky wheel that sparks change in your area.
We have a right to live fulfilling lives in the modern world without accepting Google or Apple ToS.
> We have a right to live fulfilling lives in the modern world without accepting Google or Apple ToS.
Oh, I agree, and I don't actually have a phone with an app store. So I'm seeing that it's becoming increasingly difficult. The payments thing is becoming really bad, in particular. As I said, businesses are legally required to take cash, but most people don't want it anymore.
I don't have a cell carrier or any Apple/Google controlled devices. I run a b2b tech company and it isn't a problem.
When I really need to send an email or chat message I find WiFi to connect my small CalyxOS device to. The rest of the time I am living in the moment without notifications and this has done wonders for my mental health and social relationships as I plan things ahead and act with more intention.
When parking spots require Apps I find there is normally a webapp or a parking attendant that accepts cash. When there isn't I park further away and get some extra exercise.
When I split a bill with friends I use cash or crypto-assets.
When a restaurant demands I use my phone to view the menu I ask for a paper one.
When all hospitals in my area required I use their proprietary app, I accepted the appointment in the webapp, cited that the app didn't work on my device, and was able to get the doctor to call me on my VoIP line.
I am finding out recently I can use cash or prepaid Visa cards almost anywhere if I ask.
I am not aware of a single democratic country with any laws that can mandate all citizens accept the terms of service of Apple or Google.
Any private entity that demands you accept them must be avoided. If all private entities do this and you literally can't use essential services like grocery stores, then you must bring it to the attention of your local legislators as a serious discrimination issue. You could be the squeaky wheel that sparks change in your area.
We have a right to live fulfilling lives in the modern world without accepting Google or Apple ToS.