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App Ecosystem

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technology1 year ago

"Tech Giants React to New Developer Fees and Regulations Under Digital Markets Act"

Google has revealed new fees for its External Offers program as part of its compliance with Europe's Digital Markets Act, including an initial acquisition fee of 10% for in-app purchases or 5% for subscriptions and an ongoing services fee of 17% for in-app purchases or 7% for subscriptions. Developers can opt out of the ongoing services after two years with user consent, but will still be responsible for reporting transactions involving those users. Google also launched two other programs to allow alternative billing systems for in-app purchases, expanding them to all developers reaching EEA users.

technology1 year ago

"The Rise and Fall of Apps on the Apple Vision Pro"

Apple's highly anticipated Vision Pro mixed-reality headset is set to launch with a high price tag and limited app compatibility, raising concerns among developers about the device's potential success. With a hefty price of $3,499 for the base model and a lack of compelling apps at launch, developers are hesitant to invest time and resources into creating content for the platform. The headset's high cost and Apple's stringent approach to app development may limit its initial appeal to larger companies and enterprise applications, while consumer-friendly hardware and a more robust app ecosystem are expected to emerge in the future.