Thread: NYT: Apple Moves to Tighten Control of App Store
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Old 02-04-2011, 04:22 PM   #190
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Originally Posted by DiapDealer View Post
Tobias Buckell responds to MobileRead Members who think he pulled the 50% number out of his hat - or something else with an orifice.

I happen to agree with his opinion on this in general, so imperfect (un-verified) numbers aren't really the point here. The point is that the number would be significant in terms of Amazon revenue.
I don't remember the numbers, but 50% doesn't seem to remotely square with Amazon's statements as to where Kindle ebook sales are coming from. So yeah, I have to go with pulling 50% out of an orifice.

Regardless, if Apple engineers it so that Amazon can't make money on iPad ebook sales then that won't leave Amazon with any choice in the matter.
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