Tech Brew Ride Home Wed. 01/12 – About Those Apps Cloning Wordle…
Jan 12, 2022
The legal showdown between the FTC and Meta heats up as a judge greenlights the revamped lawsuit. Samsung unexpectedly skips a major product launch, leaving fans puzzled. The mobile app economy is booming, with consumer spending skyrocketing. Wordle clones face a crackdown, raising questions about originality in app development. Meanwhile, the new social app Locket takes the spotlight, allowing users to share photos directly on their home screens, proving to be an innovative and popular way to connect.
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Meta Antitrust Suit
- The FTC's amended lawsuit against Meta's alleged monopoly can proceed.
- A judge previously dismissed it for lack of evidence, but now deems the revised complaint sufficient.
Samsung's No-Show
- Samsung failed to launch its Exynos 2200 chip as planned, baffling the tech industry.
- They later clarified the launch will coincide with a new smartphone release.
Mobile App Economy
- Consumers spent $170B on apps in 2021, with Americans using apps 4.1 hours daily.
- App download growth is slowing, but time spent within apps is increasing, especially in social and video categories.