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Apple's inconsistent enforcement of accessibility API guidelines—rejecting a dictation app designed to assist users with repetitive strain injuries despite previously approving identical functionality—highlights critical risks around platform dependency and arbitrary policy enforcement for enterprise software. This case demonstrates how platform gatekeepers can unilaterally restrict legitimate accessibility tools, forcing developers to either compromise functionality or bypass official distribution channels, creating fragmentation and support challenges. IT leaders should recognize this as a broader risk: cloud platforms and operating systems may retroactively enforce restrictions on mission-critical accessibility and enterprise tools, necessitating contingency plans for alternative deployment methods and reduced reliance on single-vendor ecosystems.