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Last week, we talked about Apple shaky Vision Pro launch, thanks to a number of key developers saying they wouldn't be making apps for the mixed reality headset. This week, the story continues, with Apple officially unveiling its response to recent EU regulation which would force it to open up access to third-party app stores and payment processors in Europe.

Of course, in true Apple fashion, the response is a poison chalice. And it's pissed off everyone from Spotify to Epic Games and all in-between. We discuss.

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Apple's response
Thread by Spotify CEO Daniel Ek

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Last week, we <a href="https://omny.fm/shows/down-round/the-vision-pro-developer-revolt">talked about</a> Apple shaky Vision Pro launch, thanks to a number of key developers saying they wouldn't be making apps for the mixed reality headset. This week, the story continues, with Apple officially unveiling <a href="https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2024/01/apple-announces-changes-to-ios-safari-and-the-app-store-in-the-european-union/">its response</a> to recent EU regulation which would force it to open up access to third-party app stores and payment processors in Europe.
Of course, in true Apple fashion, the response is a poison chalice. And it's pissed off everyone from Spotify to Epic Games and all in-between. We discuss.
Links
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<li><a href="https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2024/01/apple-announces-changes-to-ios-safari-and-the-app-store-in-the-european-union/">Apple's response</a></li>
<li><a href="https://twitter.com/eldsjal/status/1750988499518362089">Thread by Spotify CEO Daniel Ek</a></li>
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