Platforms are so powerful that Apple’s latest court loss won’t change the course of the iPhone; that’s why it’s worth it.

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The judge in the Epic case released a devastating ruling on Apple’s lack of compliance in terms of allowing links to the win; Apple was clearly in the wrong, but still might win on appeal.

Amazon’s collision with the White House over tariffs highlights the political risk factors that every company needs to take ...