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Published: Oct. 13, 2023, 8:38 p.m.

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The discussion of other tech companies blaming Apple continues as\\xa0Chuck Joiner,\\xa0David Ginsburg,\\xa0Brian Flanigan-Arthurs,\\xa0Jim Rea,\\xa0Eric Bolden,\\xa0Web Bixby,\\xa0Mark Fuccio, and\\xa0Ben Roethig\\xa0look at\\xa0Apple\'s pricing structure and its impact on developers, focusing on the 15% commission for those earning under a million dollars. Spotify is having some financial struggles but seem to be refusing to take responsibility. The conversation shifts to Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella\'s complaint about Bing\'s inability to compete with Google. Bing is Windows\\u2019 default search engine, but Chrome is dominant. If Chrome were available on iOS,it would it have a significant impact? The panel also explores Apple\'s involvement in advertising through deals with Yelp and TripAdvisor and speculate on their business strategy. (Part 2)\\xa0

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Show Notes:

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Chapters:

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0:02:31 Different rules for small business program and big developers
0:10:37 Renewal rates and different rules for large companies.
0:12:46 Apple\'s preferred search engine and Microsoft\'s competition efforts.
0:15:51 Microsoft\'s Dominance and Imitation
0:17:40 Microsoft\'s Low Browser Market Share
0:18:49 Microsoft\'s Attempt to Capture the Web
0:20:13 Safari vs. Chrome: Compatibility and Feature Differences
0:20:36 Edge and Chrome: Best Browsers for Podcast Recording Services
0:21:46 The Threat to Open Web with IOS Devices
0:22:39 Exploring the Google-Microsoft Browser Standards Debate
0:23:31 Proposals and Majority Votes in Standard Committees
0:25:22 Google\'s Advertising Business vs Apple\'s Stance
0:27:04 Apple\'s Development of In-House Search Engine
0:28:37 Apple\'s revenue stream from Google\'s advertising partnership
0:30:19 Apple\'s need for a backup plan in case of Google\'s aggression
0:32:04 Google\'s willingness to pay Apple despite having their own OS
0:32:48 The Impact of Google\'s Investment in Android

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Spotify \\u2018unfairly held back\\u2019 by Google and Apple, CEO says\\xa0
https://thenextweb.com/news/spotify-unfairly-held-back-by-google-and-apple-ceo-says

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Apple/Google Deal Makes it Impossible for Bing to Compete in Search, Claims Microsoft CEO Nadella\\xa0
https://www.mactrast.com/2023/10/apple-google-deal-makes-it-impossible-for-bing-to-compete-in-search-claims-microsoft-ceo-nadella/

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Apple has a next-gen search engine called Pegasus, but don\\u2019t expect a Google Search competitor yet\\xa0
https://9to5mac.com/2023/10/02/apple-pegasus-google-search/

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Guests:

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Web Bixby has been in the\\xa0insurance business for 40 years and has been an\\xa0Apple user for longer than that.You can catch up with him on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.

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Eric Bolden\\xa0is into macOS, plants, sci-fi, food, and is a rural internet supporter. You can connect with him on Twitter,\\xa0by email at embolden@mac.com, on Mastodon at @eabolden@techhub.social,\\xa0and on his blog, Trending At Work.

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Brian Flanigan-Arthurs is an educator with a passion for providing results-driven, innovative learning strategies for all students, but particularly those who are at-risk. He is also a tech enthusiast who has a particular affinity for Apple since he first used the Apple IIGS as a student. You can contact Brian on twitter as @brian8944. He also recently opened a Mastodon account at @brian8944@mastodon.cloud.

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Mark Fuccio\\xa0is actively involved in high tech startup companies, both as a principle at piqsure.com, or as a marketing advisor through his consulting practice Tactics Sells High Tech, Inc. Mark was a proud investor in Microsoft from the mid-1990\'s selling in mid 2000, and hopes one day that MSFT will be again an attractive investment. You can contact Mark through\\xa0Twitter,\\xa0LinkedIn, or on Mastodon.

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David Ginsburg\\xa0is the host of the weekly podcast In Touch With iOS where he discusses all things iOS, iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch, and related technologies. He is an IT professional supporting Mac, iOS and Windows users. Visit his YouTube channel at https://youtube.com/daveg65 and find and follow him on Twitter @daveg65 and on Mastodon at\\xa0@daveg65@mastodon.cloud

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Jim Rea built his own computer from scratch in 1975, started programming in 1977, and has been an independent Mac developer continuously since 1984. He is the founder of ProVUE Development, and the author of Panorama X, ProVUE\'s ultra fast RAM based database software for the macOS platform. He\\u2019s been a speaker at MacTech, MacWorld Expo and other industry conferences. Follow Jim at provue.com and via @provuejim@techhub.social on Mastodon.

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Ben Roethig has been in the Apple Ecosystem since the System 7 Days. He is the a former Associate Editor with Geek Beat, Co-Founder of The Tech Hangout and Deconstruct and currently shares his thoughts on RoethigTech. Contact him on \\xa0Twitter and Mastodon.

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