Tech Brew Ride Home Mon. 05/24 - Reading The Tea Leaves Of The Epic/Apple Trial
May 24, 2021
Tim Cook's testimony in the Epic v. Apple trial raises questions about the future of the App Store as the judge presses him on competition. The Citizen App is testing out a controversial on-demand security service, reminiscent of dystopian fiction. In the realm of AI, over 500 developers are advocating for open-source large language models to address recent ethical concerns. Meanwhile, a new computer chip is designed to morph its structure, thwarting hackers and pushing the boundaries of hardware security.
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Apple's Financial Ambiguity
- Tim Cook's testimony in the Epic v. Apple trial revealed Apple's strategic ambiguity regarding App Store financials.
- This ambiguity may hide the true financial impact of the App Store.
Judge's Skepticism of Apple
- Judge Yvonne Gonzalez-Rogers questioned Tim Cook about the fairness of Apple's 30% cut and its communication restrictions on developers.
- Her questioning suggests skepticism of Apple's justifications and concern for potential anti-competitive practices.
Lossless Audio Support
- Apple announced lossless audio for Apple Music, but initially, few devices supported it.
- HomePod and HomePod Mini will receive a software update to support lossless audio in the future.