Tech Brew Ride Home Tue. 04/27 – EU To Charge Apple This Week?
Apr 27, 2021
The European Union may take decisive action against Apple for anti-competitive practices, drawing attention to its App Store policies. Spotify challenges Apple with its new podcast subscription model. Meanwhile, Amazon reveals upgraded Fire HD 10 tablets, and Lyft exits the self-driving sector, selling its unit for a hefty sum. The podcast also highlights alarming ransomware threats affecting law enforcement, showcasing the dark side of our digital age.
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EU vs. Apple
- The EU might charge Apple with anti-competitive behavior.
- This is due to Apple's App Store rules, specifically regarding the 30% commission and restrictions on directing users to external payment options.
Spotify Podcast Subscriptions
- Spotify launched a podcast subscription service.
- It offers creators free access for the first two years and a 5% cut thereafter, contrasting Apple's approach.
Spotify's Subscription Quirks
- Spotify's new podcast subscriptions require navigation to an external webpage for sign-up, not directly within the app.
- This avoids Apple's 30% App Store fee, allows listening within Spotify or via RSS, and doesn't share subscriber personal information with podcasters.