Tech Brew Ride Home Thu. 09/02 – Now Apple Will Let Apps Acknowledge The Web Exists
Sep 2, 2021
Apple's new policy allows reader apps like Netflix to link to external websites, shaking up app store norms. WhatsApp hits a snag with a hefty GDPR fine, while Twitter tests new monetization features, including subscription options for exclusive content. The platform is also enhancing user safety with an anti-abuse feature. Additionally, YouTube Music is rapidly climbing the subscriber ranks, posing a serious challenge to Spotify and Apple Music. The tech landscape is buzzing with legal battles and innovative changes!
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Apple Concedes on External Links
- Apple will allow "reader apps" to link to external websites for account management, closing a Japanese antitrust investigation.
- This applies to apps like Netflix and Spotify, which don't offer in-app purchases, potentially impacting Apple's revenue.
WhatsApp's GDPR Fine
- WhatsApp received a €225 million fine, the second-largest under GDPR, for not properly informing users about data usage.
- This highlights the increasing scrutiny of tech companies and their handling of user data privacy in Europe.
Google Faces New Antitrust Lawsuit
- The DOJ is preparing another antitrust lawsuit against Google, this time targeting its ad-tech business.
- Google is accused of leveraging its market dominance to stifle competition and prioritize its own services.