The Vergecast Fornite kicked off the App Store and Microsoft’s Surface Duo arrives on Sept 10th
Aug 14, 2020
The hosts dive into the dramatic conflict between Epic Games and tech giants Apple and Google over Fortnite's removal from app stores. They dissect the implications of this battle on antitrust laws and developer rights. Microsoft’s Surface Duo also makes waves with its release announcement, stirring debates about its specs and market potential. The discussion touches on broader themes of corporate accountability during the pandemic and the impact of app store policies on the gaming industry. It’s a whirlwind of tech tensions and gaming strategies!
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Apple's Services Revenue
- Apple's service revenue depends heavily on App Store games.
- Disputes with Microsoft, Facebook, and Epic Games revolve around games because of their significant revenue contribution.
Apple's Services Narrative
- Apple's service revenue, primarily from games, drives its services narrative.
- This revenue dependence explains Apple's control over its app store and the resulting conflicts.
Apple's Game Streaming Policy
- Apple's game streaming policy deviates from its video streaming policy.
- Apple reviews every streamable game, unlike Netflix shows, raising questions about consistency.