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Honestly we need operating systems to be regulated to have the freedom to install any app you want without the company's permission. Maybe not all of them, but any provided with a general computation device such as a computer or smartphone, and the freedom to replace operating systems on any device that isn't highly specialized with immediate safety concerns (stuff like insulin pump systems and cars)
The problem is these companies have infinite lawyers and will find ways around. With the way you've worded it, PCs and Phones will no longer be marketed as personal devices. They will instead be a licensed device you paid to have the privilege to use, and only to be used for communication, work and internet access. This making it so it won't fall under "general computation"
What we really should be pushing for is open platforms. Getting our friends and family on open platforms, and asking our governments to fund open platforms. The EU was almost doing good until this ID bullshit where you have to have a Play Certified or iOS device.