Tech expert Shelly Palmer discusses the latest legal battle between Epic Games and Google over the Android App Store. Epic Games, the creator of Fortnite, claims that Google is monopolizing the app market; the outcome of this case could change how digital marketplaces are regulated. Palmer explains how this ruling benefits app developers, including third-party app stores, and what this means for consumers, Google, and the tech industry at large. He also shares insights on how security concerns and the upcoming November deadline will impact the app ecosystem.
Original Airdate: October 15, 2024
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About Shelly Palmer
Shelly Palmer is the Professor of Advanced Media in Residence at Syracuse University’s S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications and CEO of The Palmer Group, a consulting practice that helps Fortune 500 companies with AI strategy, implementation and governance, as well as technology, media and marketing. Named one of LinkedIn’s Top Voices in Technology, he is a bestselling author, covers tech and business for Fox 5’s Good Day New York, is a regular commentator on CNN, and writes the popular daily business blog Think About This. Follow @shellypalmer or visit shellypalmer.com.