Apple execs describe a “unique arrangement” with Netflix (2018)
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Re: Apple execs describe a “unique arrangement” with Netflix (2018)
#2Steve Jobs and Tim Cook are the iPhone Al Capone.
There's no technical reason software needs to be distributed this way. It's only greed.
I hope this mounting evidence leads to a single verdict from the DOJ: "no more app stores" for common computing devices.
(Please don't rehash the video game console argument.)
Re: Apple execs describe a “unique arrangement” with Netflix (2018)
#3>Rep. Johnson: Does Apple treat every app and every developer the same?
>Cook: “We treat every developer the same. We have open rules. It’s a rigorous process. Because we care about privacy and quality, we do look at every app before it goes on. We apply these rules equally to everyone.”
Re: Apple execs describe a “unique arrangement” with Netflix (2018)
#4Steve Jobs and Tim Cook are the iPhone Al Capone. There's no technical reason software needs to be distributed this way. It's only greed. I hope this mounting evidence leads to a single verdict from the DOJ: "no more app stores" for common computing devices. (Please don't rehash the video game console argument.)
You don’t think the security/trust argument has any merit?
Re: Apple execs describe a “unique arrangement” with Netflix (2018)
#5That seems to undermine their "everyone is treated equally" argument.
Re: Apple execs describe a “unique arrangement” with Netflix (2018)
#6Steve Jobs and Tim Cook are the iPhone Al Capone. There's no technical reason software needs to be distributed this way. It's only greed. I hope this mounting evidence leads to a single verdict from the DOJ: "no more app stores" for common computing devices. (Please don't rehash the video game console argument.)
You don’t think the security/trust argument has any merit?
There is a definitely a benefit in terms of trust and security, though not fool proof.
However, when you force companies to only signup and accept payment through your payment gateway instead of giving customers the option, and then unequally applying rules and colluding with other companies you start to get in trouble in regards to monopolistic practices.
Re: Apple execs describe a “unique arrangement” with Netflix (2018)
#7>Rep. Johnson: Does Apple treat every app and every developer the same? >Cook: “We treat every developer the same. We have open rules. It’s a rigorous process. Because we care about privacy and quality, we do look at every app before it goes on. We apply these rules equally to everyone.”
What is the consequence of such a blatantly false testimony to Congress?
Re: Apple execs describe a “unique arrangement” with Netflix (2018)
#8>Rep. Johnson: Does Apple treat every app and every developer the same? >Cook: “We treat every developer the same. We have open rules. It’s a rigorous process. Because we care about privacy and quality, we do look at every app before it goes on. We apply these rules equally to everyone.”
"All animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than others."
Re: Apple execs describe a “unique arrangement” with Netflix (2018)
#9>Rep. Johnson: Does Apple treat every app and every developer the same? >Cook: “We treat every developer the same. We have open rules. It’s a rigorous process. Because we care about privacy and quality, we do look at every app before it goes on. We apply these rules equally to everyone.”
> Apple CEO Tim Cook defended the company’s App Store commission structure in his sworn testimony before the House Antitrust Subcommittee on Wednesday.
> “We treat every developer the same. We have open and transparent rules,” Cook said, in his testimony. “It’s a rigorous process, because we care so deeply about privacy and security and quality. We do look at every app before it goes on,” he added.
Slightly different quote, added some context and here is a source too: https://techcrunch.com/2020/07/29/apples-app-store-commissio...
Re: Apple execs describe a “unique arrangement” with Netflix (2018)
#10I know HBO Inc had the same 15% deal, at least back in 2018. I was on an email chain where some HBO execs mentioned this, and it was a revelation. As a vendor of iOS apps we hinted to other customers that the 30% cut is negotiable for providers strategic to Apple, without giving away HBO’s deal.