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The Intelligence from The Economist
Stores of value: regulators lean on app vendors
May 27, 2024
20:11
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Exploring the powerful smartphone-app duopoly held by Apple and Alphabet, with governments aiming to regulate their dominance. The podcast also delves into the high costs of India's elections and the innovative solutions in combating locust swarms.
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- Regulators are pressuring for more competition in the Apple-Google duopoly of app stores.
- Initiatives to challenge the duopoly, like Microsoft and Epic Games launching their own stores, face historical struggles to gain market share.
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Regulation and Competition in App Stores
Governments worldwide are scrutinizing app stores, like those of Apple and Google, due to their lucrative business model. These tech giants take a significant cut from in-app purchases and subscriptions, earning them billions annually. With operating margins far exceeding those of their core businesses, App Stores have attracted attention for potential regulatory intervention aiming to diversify the market and reduce platform dominance.
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