The Chaos Lurking in Apple's Most-Popular Apps List
Briefly

"At the end of every year, Apple releases a list of the most popular iPhone apps, which is distorted in important ways and only partially represents what's happening in tech."
"The rise of Chinese e-commerce is notable with apps like Temu, TikTok, and Shein climbing the ranks, reshaping the competitive landscape significantly."
"Nine of the top ten apps of 2023 remained there in 2024, highlighting the dominance of established players like Meta and Google in the app ecosystem."
"Looking ahead, the list represents a calm before potential upheaval in the industry, hinting at possible future changes such as the TikTok ban."
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