But what if they didn't? If apple was losing $10 per iPhone, would you change your stance? what if they lost $200 per iPhone? the profit model for both iPhones and gaming consoles includes post-sale revenue since they know most people won't purchase it if the cost was all up-front (eg. the $500 PS5 would likely cost $900+ if Sony didn't get their cut of game sales and/or PSN sales).
> If apple was losing [...] per iPhone, would you change your stance?
No. They should change the phone price to match the cost instead of hiding additional charges in app fees.
> the profit model for both iPhones and gaming consoles includes post-sale revenue since they know most people won't purchase it if the cost was all up-front
Just because a profit model is convenient for a corporation is conveninet does not mean it should be accepted. If they want recurring revenue for a smaller up front price they can offer loans instead of being dishonest. But that would allow people to make an informed choice based on the true price they will be paying, and Apple / Sony don't want that.
They already get money for that when you buy the phone.