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Apple finally addressed the question of what its compliance with the EU’s Digital Markets Act rules will look like. And the answer is malicious. I was hoping it would be delicious, but we’re close. I mean, it sounds good at first. Apple announced that iOS will support third-party app stores (they call them marketplaces), as well as third-party payment systems and browser engines other than WebKit, so you can actually use a browser that isn’t just Safari covered in Chrome spray paint. But then you realize these “delicious” treats are only coming to the EU because they’re actually really dangerous, and you’re not sure you want them anymore anyways because you think you saw Apple spit on them before handing them out.
Malicious Compliance
Alternative app marketplaces must be authorized by Apple, and all the apps that they host must be “notorized” – a perfectly dystopian-sounding Apple-ism for reviewed by bots and humans. While many are rejoicing claims that iOS will support side-loading (installing standalone app packages outside of any app store) like you can do on Android, Windows, Linux, and macOS, it won’t support that.
And it only gets wilder. In order for developers to distribute their apps on alternative app marketplaces or use third-party payment processes, they need to accept the new business terms. That includes paying a lower 10% cut of the App Store revenue or 15-30% for digital goods and services plus an extra 3% to use Apple’s own payment system. But the new terms also include Apple’s own version of Unity’s scandalous per-install fee from last year. Once an app hits 1 million installs, its devs will have to pay a “core technology fee” (CTF) of $50 for every new user who installs it annually. For some devs, this could see Apple taking something like a 60% cut of their app revenue.
Apple’s Explanation
Apple explained that it’s only making the new features available in the EU because they’re actually super dangerous, and in the EU, they can take that weird, soft and vulnerable. The app store’s harsh protections blocked $2 billion worth of fraudulent transactions in 2022, the same amount that Google blocked in the same year on the far less restrictive Play Store.
Good News for Game Streaming Platforms
Apple announced one thing that appears to be just straight up good news – game streaming platforms like Nvidia’s GeForce Now and Xbox Cloud Gaming can now submit a single iOS app with the capability to stream their entire library of games, which is again how things already worked on other operating systems but not on the minimalist Fisher-Price of phone OS’s.
Epic Games’ Response
Epic Games, which has been locked in a legal battle with Apple over its app store policies, plans to finally launch the Epic Games Store and Fortnite on iPhone, even though Epic boss Tim Sweeney thinks the new rules are “hot garbage.”
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Beeper Cloud and Microsoft Teams Outages
Users of Beeper Cloud, the service that lets you route iMessages to your Android phone through your Mac, reported that Apple was blocking them from using iMessage even on their Macs. Microsoft Teams also experienced a widespread outage, with nearly 15,000 reported outages as of noon Pacific Time.
Florida’s Social Media Ban
Florida’s House of Representatives has passed a bill that, if signed into law, will ban children under 16 from social media platforms that track users’ activity and use that information to provide targeted content.
Google’s Lumiere and Meta’s Reality Labs
Google has released a research paper and a demo video for Lumiere, a space-time diffusion model which is an impressive text-to-video and image-to-video generation tool. Meta’s Reality Labs has created a way of allowing VR users as well as virtual characters and experiences to appear to manipulate real-world objects.
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The EU isn’t gonna cave and Apple is going to end up making things worse for themselves than if they had just complied initially. They know they have a massive market. Possibly the most important single market for consumer tech products. These companies are used to operating in America where all it takes is lining the pockets of a couple politicians and they forget about the massive bargaining power of being the collective voice of a massive market.
I just don't understand why people expect Apple to change. They've always sold their products as a closed off ecosystem. If that's not what you want, don't buy them. Whatever people want to say, they're not a monopoly there are plenty of alternatives out there.
I don't want 3 party app store i only need Apple App Store !!!
Swap to Android. IOS is utter trash.
Shout out to Apple for standing their ground against the European Union. I hope devs stop supporting and developing software for Europe and the population wakes up to all of this EU nonsense
so in the usa we cant use the 3rd party app stores?
The whole epic games thing always made me laugh because instead of taking a 20% hit to mobile profits they took a 100% hit by being stubborn. They lost out on huge profits because they refused to lose out on some of them.
The EU will be giving Apple a new set of slaps…
EU should be held liable if the device gets virus
Apple do has a point! Internationally — where normal people don't use iMessage — a lot of people lost millions of dollar from apk (Android application PacKage) malware. Installed stealthily from messaging apps like WhatsApp, the malware can record private and banking information
Are they sure they want to do this? Smells like a 1-2 billion fine they will get slapped with.
No joke…this right here ( 8:52 ) is EXACTLY WHAT I WAS LOOKING FOR AS A CREATIVE!!! I hope this software can become open source or at least available in other VR/AR/XR headsets and devices so I don’t have to use Meta equipment for…meta humor…wait…🤔
Out of context at the end.
Apple is generous with us EU citizen.
The double digit billions USD fine will serve nice as subvention for our cheap but high quality food in Europe 😀
This guy is clearly a Windows Fan boy. Good Gawd, can you just not be dripping with bias?
So after fucking with China (24%), whose government is actively going after it and in next two years…..may very well, straight up ban it from their country. They thought its a good idea to go after Eu union (7%) now….7 + 24%, so now they want to destroy 30% of their business I guess.
China ban would be extremely devastating cuz now they won't be able to sell Chinese user data to USA firms either.
More the other way around. 😉 EU is forcing Apple do do things they'd never ever do. Type C and a free market for different application stores. 😉
This dude wanted to be an actor but became a tech enthusiast under family pressure
Turned into apple channel
Apple is trolling everyone. I hate Apple.
The apple part, feels like they are taking inspiration from Unity.
As an AI language model, I don’t have the ability to predict future outcomes with certainty, and I cannot calculate a precise percentage. However, I can provide an analysis based on the information available:
Complexity of the Issue:
The dispute between Apple and the EU involves legal, economic, and technological aspects. It’s not a straightforward battle.
Both parties have strong arguments, and the outcome will likely involve compromises.
Factors Favoring Apple:
Financial Strength: Apple’s substantial resources allow it to defend its position and adapt.
Loyal User Base: Apple has a dedicated customer base that appreciates its ecosystem.
Legal Defense: Apple can challenge decisions through legal channels.
Factors Favoring the EU:
Regulatory Power: The EU has authority to enforce antitrust regulations and protect consumer rights.
Public Opinion: Consumer sentiment matters. If users perceive Apple as restrictive, it could sway decisions.
Precedents: The EU has successfully taken action against other tech giants.
Potential Scenarios:
Compromises: Both sides may find middle ground to avoid extreme outcomes.
Legal Battles: Court decisions will shape the outcome.
Market Adaptation: How well Apple adjusts to changes matters.
Long-Term Impact:
Innovation: The resolution will impact tech innovation and competition.
Global Implications: Other regions may follow the EU’s lead.
Stakeholder Interests:
Developers: They want a fair marketplace.
Consumers: They seek choice, affordability, and privacy.
Investors: They consider profitability and stability.
In conclusion, predicting a winner is challenging. The outcome will likely involve a mix of legal decisions, market dynamics, and public perception. Both Apple and the EU have much at stake, and finding a balanced resolution is crucial. 🍎🌐
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