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News Briefing
1. Linkedin launches new function "Linkedin Stories"
Linkedin announced last week the addition of a new feature called “Linkedin Stories”, similar to Weibo Stories and Ins Story. Linkedin is a workplace social application under Microsoft. It currently has 706 million registered users . It is a place for professionals to socialize in the workplace and find jobs. The addition of Stories is the first redesign of Linkedin's desktop and mobile applications in four years .
2. Amazon launches indoor drone and game streaming Luna
Amazon released an indoor drone "Ring Always Home Cam" on the Amazon Hardware Show last week , which is similar to a mobile home camera and includes a small drone and a base. The user can book the flight path and remotely check the status of the home (whether the door is locked, whether the window is closed, etc.) even when not at home , and detect related safety hazards.
In addition, Amazon also launched Luna, a game streaming service . As a competitor to Microsoft xCloud and Google Stadia, Luna will allow players to play games on PC, Mac and iOS mobile networks.
3. Apple releases iOS 14
Apple released iOS 14.0.1 and iPadOS 14.0.1 . The release of iOS 14 is one of the biggest updates to the iPhone user interface in recent years. Applications can now be stored in a new application library outside the screen, instead of being forced to be sorted into various folders. The home screen custom widget has also made related applications a popular download in the App Store.
In the 7 days after the release of iOS 14, the top 20 iOS home screen customization applications reached at least 13.7 million installations and more than $1 million in consumption.
4. Microsoft launched the Xbox remote game version on the Android side ,that is, the game is directly transferred from the Xbox One gamepad to the user's Android system. This is not even xCloud, buta redefinitionof theConsole Streamingservice.
5. MPL financing Indian mobile gaming platform 90 million US dollars ,and is expected to expand its e-sports game platform and beyond India.
6. The time spent by users of education applications has accelerated. Last week, the time spent on education applications worldwide increased by90%over the same period last year, which also led to the development of a series of online education apps.
7. Apple acquired Scout FM, a start-up company operating a podcasting platform. The company uses users’ listening history to understand their preferences and turns podcast listening into a traditional radio-like experience.
App Justice League VS
App Store
Currently, many top application manufacturers have joined forces to oppose Apple and Google's control of their app stores. 13 application manufacturers including Epic Games, Deezer, Basecamp, Tile, Spotify, etc. have launched the App Justice League ( Coalition for App Fairness ) .
The App Justice League officially affirmed the long-term efforts of app developers & manufacturers. These efforts are directed to either force the app store to change its policy or eventually bring the app store into supervision.
The alliance’s website has detailed descriptions of key issues, including anti-competitive behavior, such as the 30% commission structure of the app store, and the inability to distribute software to billions of Apple devices through any other means other than the app store. The organization considers this an insult to personal freedom .
Relatively speaking, Google allows sideloading of apps, so it is not the main target of App Justice League .
The alliance has also issued a list of "App Store Principles" , which includes the right/ability to publish apps outside of the App Store, timely access to developer documentation, and the right to communicate with users through apps for legitimate business purposes , There is no requirement to use the application store payment system, no requirement to pay unfair fees, etc.
The site also aims to recruit new members to join the alliance. Those app developers who feel equally depressed by Apple's approach can fill out the form to apply to join (https://appfairness.org/).
Apple responded to the allegations of these alliances with a series of data materials, emphasizing the benefits of the Apple App Store platform. Apple said its developer projects in the world with more than 2800 Wan developers who get their applications more than 50 billion free promotion.
In 2020, Apple rejected 150,000 applications, but there are still 100,000 applications submitted every week. The App Store also helped developers delete more than 60 million user comments in the malicious or spam category.
But the App Justice League also forced Apple to more transparently disclose some so far rather secret programs. For example, Apple clarified the working principle of its video partner program and announced that more than 130 paid video entertainment providers have joined the program. These providers only need to pay Apple a 15% commission. Current members include Amazon Prime , Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC), Claro, Disney +, HBO Max, MUBI, myCanal, STARZ and Viaplay, etc.
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