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396: ‘The Essence of Stealing’, With David Barnard

The Talk Show With John Gruber

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Implications of 50% Core Technology Fee and App Businesses

Exploring Spotify's challenges in monetizing under the 50% core technology fee, the impact of Digital Markets Act regulations on app businesses like Spotify and Kindle, and the dynamics of negotiating deals with Apple under the new regulations. Analyzing the potential for new game stores in the EU with Epic Games, differences between native and web apps for adult content access, and the monetization strategies and risks faced by apps like Widget Smith and Uber.

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