The chapter explores the market share and value proposition of Spotify and Apple, highlighting Apple's emphasis on the App Store value and Spotify's success driven by its free tier approach. It discusses the European Commission's Digital Markets Act, the App Store's developer treatment, and Spotify's operation on Apple devices without fees. The conversation also delves into app reviews, the reader app exception, Apple's 30% commission critique, and concerns about Apple's platform health.
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