MacVoices #25149: Live! - Epic v. Apple Yet Again, Apple's Sports App Improves, App Store Conversions

The MacVoices panel dives into the latest developments in the ongoing Epic vs. Apple legal dispute, and even had a little breaking news at recording time. The discussion then shifts to Apple’s updated Sports app and its personalized newsletter, highlighting user experiences and subscription quirks. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Jim Rea, Marty Jencius, Eric Bolden, and Mark Fuccio also review a RevenueCat study suggesting that allowing web-based purchases may hurt conversion rates. A broader conversation explores trust, convenience, and security in choosing between App Store and third-party purchases across both macOS and iOS platforms. 

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Show Notes:

Chapters:

00:06 Welcome to Mac Voices
15:31 Apple's Sports App Updates
21:49 Web Paywalls and App Store Conversions
30:29 Epic vs. Apple: The Ongoing Battle

Links:

The Apple Sports app gains its own Apple News newsletter and 3 new features
https://www.idownloadblog.com/2025/05/19/apple-sports-app-newsletter-news-app/

Apple opened the door to web paywalls — our test shows it might hurt conversions
https://www.revenuecat.com/blog/growth/iap-vs-web-purchases-conversion-test/

Guests:

Eric Bolden is into macOS, plants, sci-fi, food, an