Tech Brew Ride Home Fri. 09/02 – iPhone Takes The Market Share Crown
Sep 2, 2022
Apple has claimed a significant victory by surpassing Android's market share in the US. They also reached a notable legal settlement with a developer over App Store practices. Meanwhile, Meta is making strides in the virtual reality space with a chip deal with Qualcomm. The new USB standards promise improved speed but come with their own set of challenges. Lastly, there's a fun look at the rising trend of smartwatches for kids and some amusing stories from the tech culture, including a children's musician's unexpected hit.
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iPhone Market Share Dominance
- The iPhone's active installed base exceeded 50% market share in the US, surpassing Android for the first time since 2007.
- This milestone reflects the growing strength of Apple's ecosystem and the wider use of iPhones through the used phone market.
Apple Settles Developer Lawsuit
- Apple settled a lawsuit with FlickType developer Kosta Eleftheriu, who alleged Apple rejected his app and approved copycats.
- This settlement marks a rare instance of Apple settling with a developer and highlights developer discontent with the App Store.
Meta and Qualcomm's VR Chip Deal
- Meta and Qualcomm partnered to create custom Snapdragon chips for Meta's Quest VR devices.
- These chips, optimized for Quest's specifications, highlight Meta's reliance on Qualcomm despite its own silicon development efforts.