‘We’re all afraid’ of Google and Apple, app makers tell Congress
App makers who rely on mobile distribution from Apple and Google complained of the platforms’ gatekeeper power that has allowed them to maintain strong grip over their businesses.The hearing brought together representatives from Apple with Google as well as several of their most outspoken critics: Tinder-owner Match Group, Tile and Spotify.Match Group’s chief legal officer accused Google of calling to threaten the company the day before.“We’re all afraid” Match Group Chief Legal Officer Jared Si
Next Week’s IPO Lineup Is Growing. It Could Be Busy.
The second week of April is shaping up to be a relatively strong time for the IPO market. As many as four more companies are making their stock-market debuts, bringing the total to at least six.Coinbase, the largest U.S. cryptocurrency exchange,is slated to open for trading on Wednesday, April 14. Applovin and TuSimple are listing the next day, three people familiar with the situation said. Agilon Health ismaking its debut that Thursday.And Alkami Technology,a bank software company, and Karat Pa