Tech Brew Ride Home Tue. 10/25 – “Extractive Rentier Capitalists”
Oct 25, 2022
Apple is shaking up its App Store rules, mandating in-app purchases for ad boosts just as prices for its services rise. Meanwhile, Shutterstock joins forces with OpenAI to bring AI-generated images to the forefront, stirring up ethical debates. Meta faces pressure from investors to reassess its spending on the metaverse, while Microsoft unveils its new Windows Dev Kit, challenging Apple’s hardware dominance. Lastly, reviews highlight the mixed reception of Apple's Stage Manager on iPads, drawing user frustrations about multitasking.
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Apple's App Store Vig Expansion
- Apple's new App Store guidelines require in-app purchases for boosts and NFTs, taking a 30% cut.
- This move is seen as greedy, expanding Apple's control over digital transactions.
Apple Service Price Hikes
- Apple increased prices for Apple Music, TV+, and Apple One, citing licensing costs.
- They argue their services are still competitive due to included features like lossless audio.
Microsoft's ARM Mini PC
- Microsoft released the Windows Dev Kit 2023, an ARM-based mini PC undercutting the Mac Mini's price.
- This shows Microsoft's renewed commitment to Windows on ARM, despite previous challenges.