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App Store search is not a user feature

10 months ago
  • #App Store
  • #Apple
  • #EU Regulations
  • Apple announced updates for apps in the EU to comply with the Digital Markets Act (DMA).
  • New App Store policies introduce two tiers: Tier 1 (reduced fees, limited services) and Tier 2 (full services, higher fees).
  • Tier 1 developers pay a 5% commission, while Tier 2 developers pay 13% (or 10% for small businesses).
  • Tier 1 excludes features like broad match search, search suggestions, and natural language search.
  • Apple's distinction between tiers treats App Store search as a developer feature, not prioritizing user experience.
  • App Store search ads prioritize paid placements over relevant results, harming both users and developers.
  • The App Store's monetization strategies, like search ads, prioritize Apple's profits over user or developer benefits.
  • The comparison between the App Store and retail stores highlights the App Store's shortcomings in customer service.