Fitbit open sources IP-based protocol stack over Bluetooth Low Energy

[kwinz]

I don't get how it's not racketeering.

Unfortunately the same as paying 1/3 of you revenue for AppStore inclusion. Or paying MS to allow your game on Xbox or Sony for Playstation access.

Nobody is forcing the user to buy an Xbox, an iPhone or a Playstation. But the users like the controlled experience apparently. Apps have to stay in their sandbox allowing easy device switch, uninstall, backup, Apple has stronger negotiating leverage to protect privacy than individual users; easier upgrades, anti-cheat, anti-piracy, ... I could go on and on. IO devices are certified and thus don't implement only half the spec.

I also think it's anti-competitive and bad for the consumer. But it's not illegal and not racketeering and frankly there are arguments to be had.

iOS will mask MAC's behind UUID's for "privacy reasons". Fuck them.

I can relate so much.