Tech Brew Ride Home Thu. 09/24 – The Rebel Alliance Forming To Battle App Stores
Sep 24, 2020
A new coalition called the Coalition for App Fairness is challenging the dominance of major app stores. Microsoft plans to offer Office as a standalone purchase, shaking up the subscription model. The Galaxy S20 FE is making waves with its flagship features at a mid-range price. Meanwhile, TikTok faces legal hurdles, and the gaming industry's messiness in product launches raises eyebrows. Plus, the sneaker resale market is thriving, with Goat Group securing $100 million for expansion.
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App Fairness Coalition
- The Coalition for App Fairness, led by Epic and Spotify, aims to challenge app store policies.
- They advocate for fair competition and developer rights against Apple and Google.
Perpetual Office
- Microsoft will release a standalone, non-subscription version of Office in 2021.
- This caters to users who prefer perpetual licenses over subscriptions.
Galaxy S20 FE
- Samsung introduced the Galaxy S20 FE, a more affordable version of its flagship phone.
- It offers similar specs with some compromises, like a plastic back.