This is like arguing that Walmart shouldn't get a cut of book sales. It's Apple's store. Apple still allows iOS users to purchase and use books from other stores on their devices.
What's the point of operating a store if you don't get a cut of the sales?
But if you just get rid of the agency model, which the DOJ is trying to do, this naturally goes away. With a wholesale model, Apple, Amazon and the publishing companies can all make money on an ebook sale. The agency model doesn't leave room for two middlemen.
What's the point of operating a store if you don't get a cut of the sales?
But if you just get rid of the agency model, which the DOJ is trying to do, this naturally goes away. With a wholesale model, Apple, Amazon and the publishing companies can all make money on an ebook sale. The agency model doesn't leave room for two middlemen.