The Senate is holding a hearing right now on Apple and Google's power over apps.
Apple's Kyle Andeer just gave some misleading testimony. He said Apple's commission is "almost always" 15% -- not 30%.
Yet: 95% of Apple's app revenue comes from developers that pay the 30% rate.
Apple's Kyle Andeer just gave some misleading testimony. He said Apple's commission is "almost always" 15% -- not 30%.
Yet: 95% of Apple's app revenue comes from developers that pay the 30% rate.
To be sure: 98% of apps that pay a commission are subject to the lower rate. But nearly all of the money Apple earns on the app store comes from larger companies paying the higher rate.
Tile's general counsel just testified that Apple would not let Tile use basic "ultra-wideband" technology in in iPhones that would've helped Tile's devices find lost items.
Yesterday, Apple released competing devices that use that technology to help people find lost items.
Yesterday, Apple released competing devices that use that technology to help people find lost items.
And here's a holy-shit stat: Match Group said app store fees are its single largest expense and will soon exceed $500 million a year. That's about a fifth of its total sales.
"There are many, many ways they could hurt our business," Match's Jared Sine testified about Apple and Google. "We're all afraid is the reality, senator. We're fortunate you're listening to us today."
"Well," replied @SenAmyKlobuchar. "I hope the Justice Department is, too."
"Well," replied @SenAmyKlobuchar. "I hope the Justice Department is, too."
Match's Jared Sine testified that Google called Match last night after his planned testimony became public.
@SenBlumenthal called that intimidation and said the Senate Judiciary Committee would investigate.
Google's Wilson White said Google wouldn't intimidate.
@SenBlumenthal called that intimidation and said the Senate Judiciary Committee would investigate.
Google's Wilson White said Google wouldn't intimidate.
.@SenBlumenthal accused Apple of copying @TheTileApp's products with its new AirTags device.
Apple's Kyle Andeer responded: "We always create something different and special and unique."
Here are Tile's trackers. Here are Apple's. They essentially do the same thing.
Apple's Kyle Andeer responded: "We always create something different and special and unique."
Here are Tile's trackers. Here are Apple's. They essentially do the same thing.
Apple's Kyle Andeer: "We do not favor ourselves in search."
The New York Times: "If you searched for 'podcast' in May 2018, you would have had to scroll through as many as 14 Apple apps before finding one made by another publisher." nytimes.com/interactive/20…
The New York Times: "If you searched for 'podcast' in May 2018, you would have had to scroll through as many as 14 Apple apps before finding one made by another publisher." nytimes.com/interactive/20…
The hearing is over. Here's a video replay and the opening statements for anyone who's interested: judiciary.senate.gov/meetings/antit…
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