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Stores of value: regulators lean on app vendors

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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.

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