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Basecamp CTO David Heinemeier Hansson and Rep. David Cicilline on Apple's monopolistic app store fees

Jun 18, 2020
David Heinemeier Hansson, the CTO of Basecamp, opens up about the rejection of their email app, Hey, by Apple, citing monopolistic practices. He discusses the absurdity of having to give a 30% cut to Apple for in-app sign-ups. Joining him is Rep. David Cicilline, who leads the House Antitrust Committee, discussing the urgent need for regulatory reform to curb Apple's dominance. They explore how stringent App Store policies stifle competition and innovation, urging for a fairer environment for developers and accountability for tech giants.
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