Fri. 01/26 – CRACK! The App Store Opens Up. Or Does It?

Apple has announced major changes to the App Store. In the EU, alternative app marketplaces, but does the new Core Technology Fee mean it’s still a shell game? Also in Europe, alternative default browsers. And for everyone, game streaming apps are now permissible. Also, cheaper GPT from OpenAI. And is Cruise in trouble with the Feds?

Links:

• iOS 17.4 Introduces Alternative App Marketplaces With No Commission in EU (MacRumors)
• Apple will prompt users to set default browsers and allow third-party web engines on iPhone in the EU (9to5Mac)
• Apple opens App Store to game streaming services (The Verge)
• Apple's EU Core Technology Fee Could Bankrupt Freemium App Developers (MacRumors)
• OpenAI drops prices and fixes ‘lazy’ GPT-4 that refused to work (TechCrunch)
• DOJ and SEC investigate GM-owned self-driving car company Cruise (WashingtonPost)

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