In yesterday’s post, I proposed a way to inspect the Google-Apple distribution deal. It could be understood as a flat-rate deal where default placement of Google search in Safari is paid for with a constant run rate. This was the assumption for a few years with estimates for this run rate ranging widely. Alternatively, it … Continue reading "Google and Apple: The Future"| Asymco
In Google and Apple: The Beginning, we looked at the history of the relationship and the situation which emerged when Mobile Computing rose to such a level of ubiquity that it determined the fate of both companies. Apple today holds firmly in its grasp about 27% of all smartphone users (1.3 billion out of about … Continue reading "Google and Apple: The Deal"| Asymco
Speaking of Google and Apple, one aspect where the two companies differ is on the question of privacy. Online privacy isn’t just something you should be hoping for – it’s something you should expect. You should ensure your browsing history stays private and is not harvested by ad networks. By blocking ad trackers, Magic Lasso … Continue reading "Magic Lasso Adblock: Incredibly Private and Secure Safari Web Browsing"| Asymco
Are Apple and Google competitors or are they partners? Prior to the launch of the Android operating system, Apple and Google collaborated on many projects. Google Search was predominant on Apple pr…| Asymco