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539: You Folks Need Some Help

Jan 31, 2024
Allison Sheridan and John Voorhees discuss Apple's EU plans, the recent changes to App Store policies, portable monitors, Ecamm Live, various browsers, and strategies for managing links and files for future reading. They also talk about what they would choose to learn if stuck in a time loop.
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Quick takeaways

  • Apple's proposed changes to comply with the Digital Markets Act include allowing gaming apps to stream within their app and selling plugins as in-app purchases, which some view as meaningful while others see it as a poison pill strategy to maintain existing terms.
  • The trend of using portable monitors like USB-C displays is growing among road warriors, offering options like 1080p, OLED, or 4K resolutions for multitasking and secondary screens, though some individuals may still prefer their current setup.

Deep dives

Apple's proposal to the European Union for Digital Markets Act compliance

Apple has proposed changes to comply with the Digital Markets Act, including allowing gaming apps to stream within their app and allowing developers to sell plugins as in-app purchases. While some view these changes as meaningful, others argue they could be a poison pill strategy to maintain the existing terms.

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