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Stores of value: regulators lean on app vendors

The Intelligence from The Economist

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The App Store Duopoly: Profit, Regulation, and Emerging Competition

This chapter delves into the lucrative business model of major tech companies' app stores, focusing on Apple and Alphabet's commission strategies and regulatory scrutiny they face. It also examines new competition in the app market, including potential niche stores, while exploring the challenges they encounter against established giants.

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