Apple to Allow Music Streaming Apps to Link Users to Alternative Subscription Options in Europe, Despite Fee on Sales

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Apple Inc. has accepted European Union demands to stop preventing music-streaming apps from informing users of deals away from the App Store.
Music streaming apps on its App Store in Europe can now include a link to the developer's website, informing users of alternative ways of buying subscriptions.
Apple to Allow Music Streaming Apps to Link Users to Alternative Subscription Options in Europe, Despite Fee on Sales

Apple Inc. has accepted European Union demands to stop preventing music-streaming apps from informing users of deals away from the App Store, although it will still charge a fee on those sales. The Cupertino, California-based iPhone maker said Friday that music streaming apps on its App Store in Europe can now include a link to the developer's website, informing users of alternative ways of buying subscriptions. This announcement came after Apple was hit with a €1.8 billion fine from Brussels regulators for alleged abusive behavior.


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Confidence

100%

No Doubts Found At Time Of Publication

Sources

69%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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iPhone emulators are allowed now so here are some great iOS controllers

The Verge Wes Davis Saturday, 06 April 2024 17:00
  • Unique Points
    • Backbone One is a fully featured controller that attaches directly to the iPhone and connects via Lightning or USB-C
    • Nintendo's Switch Joy-Cons can also be used with the iPhone
  • Accuracy
    • Apple has allowed emulators on its App Store
    • iPhone controllers are available for retro gaming fans
  • Deception (30%)
    The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the author claims that Apple doesn't allow emulators on its App Store when it has allowed them for some time now. Secondly, the author uses emotional manipulation by stating how much they miss playing games from consoles and how portability was sacrificed for bigger screens. Thirdly, the article is biased towards Nintendo products as it mentions their controllers multiple times without disclosing any other options available on the market.
    • The author claims that Apple doesn't allow emulators on its App Store when they have allowed them for some time now. This statement is false and misleading.
  • Fallacies (75%)
    The article discusses the topic of iPhone emulators and how they are now allowed on Apple's App Store. The author uses anecdotal evidence to support their argument that emulators would put Apple's App Store in a better place to compete with alternative app stores in the EU, particularly for retro gaming fans. They also discuss different types of controllers available for iPhone users and how they can enhance the gaming experience on this platform.
    • The author uses anecdotal evidence such as their own personal experience playing Mario vs Donkey Kong with a Nintendo NES controller to support their argument that emulators would put Apple's App Store in a better place to compete with alternative app stores in the EU.
  • Bias (85%)
    The author demonstrates bias by expressing a clear preference for retro gaming and Nintendo products. The author also implies that Apple's decision to allow emulators on its App Store is due to regulatory pressure from the US and EU.
    • `But you might not need to buy Backbone’s controller at all if you already have a Switch. Nintendo’s controllers work with the iPhone also, and there are adapters out there that let you physically attach Joy-Cons to your phone. I haven't tried them, so your mileage may vary`
      • `I’ve always felt the Game Boy Advance was peak handheld design, thanks to its clamshell form factor`
        • `Of course, the iPhone has no face buttons, and virtual buttons, while okay in a pinch, are a poor substitute for anything that demands quick reflexes.`
          • `The ideal situation will be a controller that attaches directly to your phone... But it connects via Lightning or USB-C`
            • `These are just a few of the many options that exist for iPhone controllers... With emulators allowed in the App Store — a change perhaps sparked by regulatory pressure from the United States’ antitrust lawsuit against it, and regulatory pressure in the European Union`
            • Site Conflicts Of Interest (50%)
              Wes Davis has a financial interest in Backbone One as he is an owner of the company. He also has personal relationships with Riley Testut and Apple as they are sources for information on iPhone emulators and iOS controllers.
              • Backbone One (second-gen)
              • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
                None Found At Time Of Publication

              70%

              The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
              (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

              A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

              Apple now allows retro game emulators on its App Store—but with big caveats

              Ars Technica Samuel Axon Friday, 05 April 2024 22:14
              • Unique Points
                • Apple has allowed retro game emulators on its App Store with certain caveats.
                • Retro game console emulator apps can offer to download games specifically listed as one of the exceptions.
              • Accuracy
                No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
              • Deception (50%)
                The article is deceptive in that it implies that Apple has allowed a new kind of app for emulating retro console games. However, the language used in the App Store's review and submission policies only allows software not embedded in the binary to be offered by certain apps. The article also mentions ROM files which are legal but their legality depends on specific circumstances and ownership rights.
                • The exact wording of Apple's new rules is that it’s likely only the last of those examples will be possible; companies that own the intellectual property could launch emulator apps for downloading ROMs of their (and only their) games. So, for example, Sega could offer a Sega app that would allow users to download an ever-expanding library of Sega games.
                • The article mentions ROM files which are legal but their legality depends on specific circumstances and ownership rights.
              • Fallacies (75%)
                None Found At Time Of Publication
              • Bias (85%)
                The article discusses Apple's recent update to its App Store policies that allows certain software not embedded in the binary. The author specifically mentions retro game console emulator apps as one of the cases where this is allowed. However, it is unclear from the wording whether this will allow for all types of retro game emulators or only those offered by companies that own the intellectual property to download ROMs of their games.
                • Apple has long forbidden apps that run code from an external source, but today's announced changes now allow software that is not embedded in the binary. Retro game console emulator apps can offer to download games.
                • Site Conflicts Of Interest (50%)
                  Samuel Axon has a conflict of interest with Apple as he is an employee of Ars Technica which is owned by Condenast. Additionally, the article discusses emulators for retro games such as Sega Genesis and Sonic the Hedgehog which could be seen as competing interests.
                  • Samuel Axon works at Ars Technica, a company that is owned by Condenast.
                  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (50%)
                    None Found At Time Of Publication

                  75%

                  The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
                  (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

                  A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

                  Apple (AAPL) Accepts EU Antitrust Demands in Fight Over App Payment

                  Bloomberg News Now Samuel Stolton Saturday, 06 April 2024 19:49
                  • Unique Points
                    • Apple Inc. has accepted European Union demands to stop preventing music-streaming apps from informing users of deals away from the App Store
                    • Music streaming apps on Apple's App Store in Europe can now include a link to the developer's website, informing users of alternative ways of buying subscriptions
                  • Accuracy
                    No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
                  • Deception (50%)
                    The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the author presents Apple's decision to allow music streaming apps on its App Store in Europe as a concession to EU antitrust demands when it is actually an attempt by Apple to maintain control over the market. The fact that they still charge a fee on these sales shows this intention. Secondly, the article implies that there are alternative ways of buying subscriptions through links provided by music streaming apps but fails to mention any other payment methods or platforms available for users outside of Apple's App Store.
                    • The Cupertino, California-based iPhone maker said Friday that music streaming apps on its App Store in Europe can now include a link to the developer’s website, informing users of alternative ways of buying subscriptions.
                    • Apple said it has accepted European Union demands to stop preventing music-streaming apps from informing users of deals away from the company’s App Store, although it will still charge a fee on those sales.
                  • Fallacies (85%)
                    The article contains an appeal to authority fallacy by stating that the EU has fined Apple for alleged abusive behavior. The author also uses a dichotomous depiction of music streaming apps on the App Store in Europe being able to include a link to their website or not being able to do so, which is misleading as it implies that there are only two options when in fact there may be more.
                    • Apple Inc. said Friday that music streaming apps on its App Store in Europe can now include a link to the developer's website
                    • The announcement came after the company was hit with a €1.8 billion fine from Brussels regulators for alleged abusive behavior.
                  • Bias (75%)
                    The author has a clear bias towards the EU's antitrust demands against Apple. The language used in the article is strongly supportive of the EU's actions and portrays Apple as being wrong to prevent music-streaming apps from informing users of deals away from its App Store.
                    • Apple Inc. said it has accepted European Union demands to stop preventing music-streaming apps from informing users of deals away from the company's App Store, although it will still charge a fee on those sales.
                    • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
                      None Found At Time Of Publication
                    • Author Conflicts Of Interest (50%)
                      None Found At Time Of Publication