Apple’s argument defending its anti-steering provisions also explain the company’s approach to its burgeoning ad business.
App Store Arguments
There are all kinds of arguments to make about the App Store, and nearly all of them are good ones; that’s why the best solution can only come from Apple.
Snap Partner Summit, Spectacles AR, Scan and Minis
Snap’s Partner Summits continue to provide compelling looks into what Snap is building today, and how it connects to the future.
Facebook Earnings; ATT’s Impact; COVID, VR/AR, and Optionality
Facebook’s earning show why it is relatively well-placed to capitalize on ATT.
Epic v. Apple Trial Begins, EU Files Statement of Objections, Who Owns the App?
Why I expect Apple to win Apple v. Epic, even as they get themselves in more political hot water.
Spotify’s Surprise
Spotify’s new subscription podcast offerings embrace the open ecosystem of podcasts in multiple ways.
App Stores in Congress, Apple’s Arguments, Meta Points
Apple and Google had a difficult time defending their App Store policies in the face of developer complaints and a well-informed committee.
Podcast Subscriptions vs. the App Store
Apple’s new Podcast Subscription service is what the App Store should be: a great Apple experience competing for customers.
Clubhouse Enables Creator Payments, Artists and Cultists, An Interview with Nathan Hubbard
More on the power of creators, and then an interview with Nathan Hubbard about Taylor Swift and the future of music.
Xinjiang and Nike, China Versus H&M, Apple’s Position in China
What happened to H&M in China should be a warning to smaller companies, but it also suggests that Apple’s position is secure.