

#30: The Great App Store Debate, Layoffs, and Playoffs...Oh My!
Jan 19, 2024
The podcast discusses the future of Apple and Google's app stores, layoffs at YouTube, frustrations with the App Store, potential competition for the app stores, and the importance of distribution opportunities for developers on new platforms. They also debate the app store's anti-competitive practices, the potential stickiness of Google services with AI, and the use of AI and language learning apps for children. The podcast ends with a hint of future plans and an announcement of a new season.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Introductions and Banter
01:34 • 2min
Table Seating Philosophy and Introducing People
03:10 • 7min
Layoffs, YouTube, and EU Privacy Changes
09:47 • 2min
The Fees and Implications of App Store Pricing
11:20 • 11min
Hardware Devices and Automation
22:40 • 14min
Apple Vision Pro Rollout Strategy
36:55 • 8min
Advantages of Google, Language Learning, and Excitement for Upcoming Episodes
44:39 • 3min