How the App Store Sucked Up Web Commerce

This week, Federico and John explore current changes to the world of apps through the lens of its past evolution.

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The Evolving App Store

• Some of our 2025 coverage about the changing app environment:
  • Apple Recreated the App Store on the Web with No Way to Download or Buy Apps
  • Apple Removes ICEBlock and Similar Apps From the App Store Under Pressure From the DOJ
  • EU Sets DMA Compliance Deadline in App Store Anti-Steering Dispute
  • Developers and Platforms React as App Store Rules Change in the U.S.
  • A Breach of Trust Apple Held in Contempt Over App Store Rules

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