Tech Brew Ride Home Fri. 08/27 – Another Crack In The App Store
Aug 27, 2021
Apple allows developers to inform users about payment options outside its App Store, shaking up the ecosystem. Twitter introduces ticketed spaces, enabling creators to monetize exclusive content. Waymo pivots away from selling LiDAR sensors to focus on ride-hailing. The music industry sees a revolutionary approach to royalties with NFTs. Meanwhile, gaming faces intricate design challenges, and the cryptocurrency landscape adjusts as El Salvador experiments with Bitcoin. The complexities of wealth and power in family dynamics also get a spotlight.
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Clarification on Apple's Settlement
- Apple's settlement allows developers to contact users about alternative payment options using information obtained within the app.
- However, developers still cannot include this information directly within the app itself.
Ticketed Spaces on Twitter
- Twitter is rolling out ticketed Spaces for iOS users, allowing hosts to charge for access and set room capacities.
- Initially, hosts keep 97% of earnings, but Twitter's cut increases after $50,000.
Waymo Shifts Business Strategy
- Waymo is ending its LiDAR sensor sales to other companies, focusing on its ride-hailing and trucking divisions.
- This shift follows CEO changes and aims to enhance commercialization efforts.