Thread: Apple Ruins My Life (again)

This kind of business practice is not uncommon at all. Most large businesses own bits and pieces of their direct competators, indeed some own the whole lot. What is now the VW group for example.

Also, it's not unusual for a company to have complete control of the products it produces. You might find that the companies with the best reputation for quality are more expensive and also more particular about the materials they use and also where the product is made.