Apple has issued a lengthy press release in which it shared its achievements in developing its own services. The company talked about what changes its software products have undergone over the past year, what success they have achieved and how they made the life of each user easier and more convenient. Of course, there were also financial indicators showing how quickly the company's business is growing.
Apple Lossless Audio CODEC (ALAC), focuses on the success of the App Store. The company said that since launching the app store in 2008, developers who host their apps on it have generated more than $ 260 billion. True, from this amount you need to subtract the commission that Apple takes for all purchases in the app store, but this figure does not become less impressive. It is important to note that the creators of the software published on the App Store have made about $ 60 billion over the past year. As of the end of 2019, Apple said it had paid developers a total of $ 155 billion over the lifetime of the app store.
Apple: Developers Earned $ 260 Billion In App Store
Apple did not forget to mention the success of its own gaming service Arcade. The company said it expanded significantly in 2021; and now offers users more than 200 games for every taste. Among the most popular games in Apple's library were Sneaky Sasquatch, NBA 2K22 Arcade Edition, The Oregon Trail, LEGO Star Wars: Castaways, and Disney Melee Mania. The company declares that all Apple Arcade games meet high privacy standards.
2021 has been a big year for Apple Music. The company claims that its music streaming service currently offers over 90 million songs for all tastes; many of which are available in lossless format. The service boasts a wide range of functions for a complete immersion in music; including support for Dolby Atmos and surround sound.
The Apple TV + video streaming service has won numerous awards in 2021. The platform attracted users with captivating series from Apple; including "Ted Lasso", "House with a Servant", "Mythic Quest", "Morning Show" and others. All Apple TV + movies and shows are available not only on Apple devices, but also on a range of third-party products, including LG, Panasonic, Samsung, Sony, and TCL smart TVs, via the Apple TV app. The popularity of the service was also facilitated by the release of the new Apple TV 4K media box.
