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Sharp Tech with Ben Thompson
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Navigating Digital Ecosystems
This chapter delves into the evolution of app platforms, focusing on the App Store and its broader implications within digital ecosystems. It reflects on experiences at Microsoft, discussing the challenges in developer relations and the balance between user needs and developer support. Additionally, it critiques the misconceptions surrounding platform dynamics versus aggregators, while addressing the broader issues of monopolization in the tech industry.
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