The company released a study it says justifies the 30% cut it takes on revenue from apps. That misses the point, especially when it comes to independent developers.
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Inside Apple’s Coronavirus Store Closure Strategies
As noted by analyst Gene Munster in the video, Apple’s massive cash reserves and its heavy online presence mean that the company can be more aggressive about closing its locations than many other …
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Apple releases study defending App Store’s 30% cut ahead of Tim Cook’s congressional testimony next week
Apple CEO Tim Cook will join CEOs from Amazon, Facebook and Google in a hearing before the House Judiciary Committee as part of an antitrust investigation into big technology companies.
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Apple hires economists to help argue its App Store commissions aren’t anti-competitive
The independent economists from Analysis Group found Apple’s App Store commission rates are “similar” to others.
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Apple digs in heels over its App Store commission structure with release of new study
Apple today is again taking to the press to fight back against claims of anti-competitive practices on its App Store. Last month, the company detailed the results of a commissioned study which showed …
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Apple commissioned a study to defend its App Store ahead of a big antitrust hearing where Tim Cook and other tech CEOs will testify
The study may be a sign Apple intends to use all the tools at its disposal, including funding research, to combat antitrust concerns.
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Apple-Commissioned Study Finds App Store Fees in Line With Those at Other Digital Marketplaces
Wait for Arm? Or just buy a Mac now? Let’s discuss. iOS 14: How to Pin and Unpin Conversations in Messages Apple has made it easier to keep track of conversation threads in Messages by allowing users …
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Apple digs in over its App Store fees
Apple has defended the fees it charges developers to sell their digital products via its App Store. The iPhone-maker says a study it commissioned shows content makers give away a similar cut to dozens …
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Apple hires economists to help prove its App Store commissions aren’t anti-competitive
The independent economists from Analysis Group found Apple’s App Store commission rates are “similar” to others.
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Study defends Apple’s App Store commission rates
An independent study into how Apple’s App Store compares with other digital marketplaces concludes that its fees are typical, and that its policing of rules is necessary to maintain consumer trust.
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Apple’s Second Retail Store in Bangkok Opening on July 25
Apple hasn’t added the new store to its list of stores in Thailand, but details on the opening date were shared on Twitter and sent to MacRumors by reader Kangg. @kangg สดจาก CTW ครับ …
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Apple Defends App Store Revenue Take Ahead of Antitrust Hearing
Apple Inc. defended the fees it charges developers who sell software and services through the company’s App Store, tackling an issue that’s likely to be central to a congressional antitrust hearing …
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Microsoft president raised concerns about Apple App Store in House antitrust meeting
Microsoft president and chief legal officer Brad Smith reportedly expressed concerns about the Apple App Store in a meeting with the U.S. House antitrust committee investigating dominant tech …
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Microsoft told antitrust committee that Apple’s App Store is anticompetitive
A US House antitrust committee is getting set to grill tech’s biggest CEOs, but Microsoft wants them to focus on one in particular: Apple’s Tim Cook. Microsoft President Brad Smith met with the …
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Apple energy efficiency savings in 2019 could power 2500 US homes for a year
Environmental Progress Report, Apple said that it used 18% less energy in 2019 than the prior year — a result of the energy efficiency measures that it has adopted at facilities globally.
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Microsoft President Met With U.S. Antitrust Committee Investigating Apple and Expressed Concerns Over App Store
Apple CEO Tim Cook, Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos, Alphabet/Google CEO Sundar Pichai, and Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg are all set to participate in …
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Apple Earnings Preview: What To Expect of the iPad
The iPad had a tough first calendar quarter, like most other Apple products. With a newly-launched Pro model and favorable learn- and work-from-home trends, tablet sales could look better this time.
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