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| | Yesterday, Apple made an important announcement regarding changes to iOS, Safari, and the App Store in the European Union in response to the Digital Markets Act ("DMA"). This announcement covers a lot of ground and should be read in parallel with a number of accompanying documents. In this blog post, I discuss my first (and ... Continue reading When Apple takes the European Commission for fools: An initial overview of Apple's new terms and conditions for iOS app distribution in the EU
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| | [AI summary] The text discusses Apple's response to the EU's Digital Markets Act (DMA), focusing on the Core Technology Fee (CTF) and its implications. Key points include: 1. Apple's compliance with the DMA involves introducing the CTF, a fee based on app downloads, which critics argue is a disguised tax on developers. 2. The CTF is seen as a way for Apple to maintain revenue while appearing to comply with regulations. 3. Developers, especially indie creators, are critical of the fee, arguing it disproportionately affects smaller developers and stifles innovation. 4. The text highlights the broader debate over tech monopolies and regulatory responses, with some suggesting the EU could impose stricter penalties on Apple. 5. There is also mention of alternativ...
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| | Cupertino's attempt to scuttle Progressive Web Apps under cover of chaos is exactly what it appears to be: a shocking attempt to keep the web from ever emerging as a true threat to the App Store and blame regulators for Apple's own malicious choices. By hook or by crook, Apple's going to maintain its home screen advantage.
| | bogost.com
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| [AI summary] An article analyzes a federal judge's ruling against Google for monopolistic practices, discussing potential outcomes, historical parallels to the Microsoft antitrust case, and the likelihood of lasting changes to the search landscape.