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technology1 year ago•3 min saved

"Apple Exec Uncertain About App Store Profitability, Reveals Steve Jobs' Stance on Meeting Notes"

In an antitrust case, Apple's former marketing chief Phil Schiller admitted to not knowing whether the App Store is profitable and never considering the return on investment when launching it. He also revealed that Apple doesn't record minutes for meetings between senior executives, a practice stemming from Steve Jobs' directive in 1997. The court battle between Apple and Epic Games has ended in the US, but a similar case is ongoing in Australia, where Apple is accused of using its monopoly control over iPhone app sales to maximize profits at the expense of developers.

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#antitrust-case #app-store #apple

technology1 year ago•1 min saved

"Risks and Rewards: The Future of iPhone App Stores According to Industry Leaders"

Apple Fellow Phil Schiller expressed major concerns about the risks associated with the changes to the App Store, including the introduction of third-party app marketplaces and in-app purchase options, as mandated by the Digital Markets Act in the European Union. Schiller highlighted the potential for increased exposure to objectionable content and experiences for users and families, as well as the lack of familiar rules and limitations in these alternative marketplaces, ultimately raising the risk for iPhone users.

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#app-store #apple #iphone

technology1 year ago•4 min saved

"Apple's Phil Schiller Warns of Risks in Allowing Alternative App Stores on iPhone"

Apple's former marketing chief and current App Store head Phil Schiller discussed the risks associated with allowing alternative app marketplaces on the iPhone in the EU, citing potential privacy, safety, and security concerns. Schiller highlighted the possibility of users encountering objectionable content and the increased risk of scams, fraud, and abuse. Apple will notarize all apps to prevent malicious or unsafe ones from being available on alternative app marketplaces, but acknowledged that the risks remain despite safeguards.

via MacRumors|

#alternative-app-marketplaces #apple #eu-regulations

technology2 years ago•1 min saved

Apple Joins Threads Party, But Remains Cautious

Apple Fellow Phil Schiller has confirmed that the Threads account with the username PhilSchiller007 does indeed belong to him. Schiller, a former senior vice president of marketing at Apple, had previously deleted his Instagram and Twitter accounts but has now resurfaced on Mastodon. The confirmation of his presence on Threads comes as a surprise to many, highlighting the importance of verification badges in today's social media landscape.

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#apple-fellow #phil-schiller #social-media

technology2 years ago•1 min saved

Apple Joins Threads Party, Surpasses 100M Users

Threads, a new social media platform, is approaching 100 million users in just four days. Apple has joined the platform, with accounts for Apple News, Apple Books, Apple Music, Shazam, and Beats by Dre. This demonstrates Apple's commitment to Threads and its mainstream appeal. Notably, Apple veteran Phil Schiller has also joined the platform, marking his return to social media after deleting his Instagram and Twitter accounts.

via 9to5Mac|

#apple #instagram #phil-schiller