The Vergecast Asus’ ROG flow Z13 / Samsung’s Freestyle Projector / Apple's iPhone subscription service plan
Mar 25, 2022
This week, the team dives into Google's groundbreaking deal with Spotify about billing and explores the innovative Nothing smartphone aimed at rivaling Apple. They discuss Asus’ ROG Flow Z13, a gaming powerhouse in tablet form, and Apple's bold move towards an iPhone subscription service. The podcast highlights the quirky design challenges of Samsung's Freestyle Projector, assessing its ceiling projection capabilities and performance issues. Lively debates on the state of laptop technology and the complexities of smart home devices add to the engaging discussions.
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App Store Fees Fight
- The fight for app store revenue share continues between developers and platforms like Apple and Google.
- Google's deal with Spotify might influence other developers and regulations.
Google's Motivation
- Google likely made a deal with Spotify because their main revenue comes from search, not Android apps.
- This allows Google to appease regulators and appear more developer-friendly than Apple.
Apple vs. Google on Android TV
- Apple removed purchase buttons from its Android TV app due to a rate dispute with Google.
- This highlights the ongoing tension between the two tech giants.