Economist Podcasts cover image

Stores of value: regulators lean on app vendors

Economist Podcasts

00:00

The App Store Economy: Profit and Power

This chapter delves into the lucrative nature of app stores managed by Apple and Alphabet, emphasizing their substantial revenue from in-app purchases and subscriptions. It also examines the increasing regulatory scrutiny aimed at these tech giants and the legal challenges from developers fighting for competition in the app marketplace.

Transcript
Play full episode

The AI-powered Podcast Player

Save insights by tapping your headphones, chat with episodes, discover the best highlights - and more!
App store bannerPlay store banner
Get the app