Developer Community Spotlight: Q&A with Damián Tochetto
What happens when a small but mighty team of developers steps onto the global stage to talk about the future of technology in Argentina? For The Blue Box, a boutique software company with a passion for transforming ideas into innovative products, this was more than just another panel discussion—it was a chance to spotlight the incredible potential of Argentina’s app economy. The Blue Box’s CEO, Damián Tochetto, recently joined a panel hosted by the Progressive Policy Institute (PPI) and the [...]
Event Recap: Discussing the EU Regulatory Landscape at Do iOS Developer Conference
On November 14, 2024, ACT | The App Association participated in the Do iOS Developers Conference in Amsterdam, an inspiring event dedicated to developers and businesses building in the iOS ecosystem. Our panel, moderated by Borbala Szucs-Bartfai, the App Association’s EU policy manager, explored how developers and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) can navigate the EU’s complex regulatory landscape. Featuring insights from two App Association member company representatives, Donny Wals (DonnyWals.com) and Mitchel Volkering (vaic.at), the discussion shed light on [...]
The District Court’s Ruling Could Threaten the App Economy—Here’s Why It Matters
If you’re a small app developer or just someone who relies on apps for, well, everything, recent developments in the courts should have your attention. A district court’s judgment in the Epic v. Google case—both its findings and the remedies it has imposed—clashes with the realities of the app market. And this isn’t just a concern for ACT | The App Association members—it’s a risk for the app economy as a whole, including consumers. As we highlighted in our [...]
ACT | The App Association Files Amicus Brief in Epic v. Google Case in Support of Google’s Appeal
Today, ACT | The App Association filed an amicus brief to the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals in support of Google and arguing the verdict and permanent injunction should be vacated. The court’s judgment threatens not only the App Association’s small business app developer members but also the app economy more broadly and conflicts with today’s commercial realities where the small business developer community leverages app platforms like Google Play to compete and innovate. “The district court’s judgment is [...]
Event Recap: The Roadmap for Antitrust Policy – Navigating the Regulatory Landscape for the Tech Ecosystem
On November 19, 2024, the Innovators Network Foundation (INF) held its first-ever Capitol Hill briefing co-hosted with the George Washington (GW) Competition & Innovation Lab. INF is the 501(c)(3) foundation arm of ACT | The App Association. INF is dedicated to enhancing discussions on critical issues surrounding digital platforms. Through its fellowship program, INF empowers leading academic and industry experts to contribute their research and thought leadership in the fields of antitrust and competition policy. These fellows actively engage [...]
Statement from ACT | The App Association on the Introduction of the Promoting US leadership in Standards Act in the House
Today, Reps. Jay Obernolte (R-CA), Scott Franklin (R-GA), Doris Matsui (D-CA) and Ted Lieu (D-CA) introduced the House version of the Promoting US Leadership in Standards Act, a companion to the Senate bill introduced by Senators Warner (D-VA) and Blackburn (R-TN) and passed out of the Senate Commerce Committee in July. “The App Association applauds the introduction today in the House of Representatives of the Promoting United States Leadership in Standards Act,” said Morgan Reed, President of the App [...]