Tim Cook defended the App Store's policies in Big

Tim Cook defended the App Store's policies in Big Tech's blockbuster hearing, just as developers are piling on accusing Apple of abusing its power

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Published 30 Jul 2020

· Apple CEO Tim Cook was grilled alongside three other Big Tech chief executives at a congressional antitrust hearing on Wednesday.
· Cook was questioned on whether Apple abuses its power when dealing with app developers.
· Specifically he defended Apple's 30% commission it levies on in-app purchases, which is already the...

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Tim Cook defended the App Store's policies in Big Tech's blockbuster hearing, just as developers are piling on accusing Apple of abusing its power

Tim Cook defended the App Store's policies in Big Tech's blockbuster hearing, just as developers are piling on accusing Apple of abusing its power

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