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Tim Sweeney

04/30/25

@ Lex Fridman

Apple's monopolistic practices prevent developers from directly engaging with their customers and hinder the competitive landscape of the app economy.

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Tim Sweeney: Fortnite, Unreal Engine, and the Future of Gaming | Lex Fridman Podcast #467

@ Lex Fridman

Tim Sweeney: Fortnite, Unreal Engine, and the Future of Gaming | Lex Fridman Podcast #467

04/30/25

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Tim Sweeney

04/30/25

@ Lex Fridman

Apple's 30% revenue cut from developers is seen as abusive, as it limits competition and raises prices for consumers, ultimately harming the gaming ecosystem.

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Tim Sweeney

04/30/25

@ Lex Fridman

Epic's fight against Apple is driven by the belief that a vibrant metaverse can only exist if monopolistic gatekeeping is removed, allowing for a more open economy.

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Tim Sweeney

04/30/25

@ Lex Fridman

The current app store model leads to a gaming environment dominated by manipulative monetization practices, making it difficult for fun-based games to succeed.

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Kevin Hale

07/26/19

@ Y Combinator

Having a monopoly means that as your company grows, it becomes increasingly difficult for competitors to defeat you, often due to network effects.

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Y Combinator Cast

10/09/24

@ Y Combinator

Apple won the mobile battle with the App Store, which became a crucial platform for app distribution, unlike the fragmented app ecosystems of earlier smartphones.

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Y Combinator Cast

10/09/24

@ Y Combinator

Steve Jobs was initially reluctant to create an app store, but was convinced that opening the platform to developers would enhance the iPhone's capabilities.

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Marc Andreessen

11/27/24

@ PowerfulJRE

The government aims to create a regulatory environment that favors a few large companies in AI, effectively stifling competition from new entrants.

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Luther Lowe

06/14/24

@ Y Combinator

Legislation like the American Innovation and Choice Online Act is necessary to prevent large tech companies from abusing their market dominance to suppress competition.

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Y Combinator Cast

10/09/24

@ Y Combinator

Apple seems to want AI to extend the mobile upgrade cycle, ensuring that the mobile battle continues to benefit them.