importantSYS.SOURCE: TechCrunch• 2026-09-06T21:41:06Z
Phil Schiller Steps Down as App Store Head Amid Strategic Concerns Over Apple's Future Direction
Phil Schiller is stepping down as Apple's App Store head, citing family, philanthropy, and concerns over new leadership's strategy to increase margins and recurring revenue. His departure follows ongoing developer and regulatory tensions over App Store policies and revenue practices.
Schiller reportedly had reservations about new CEO John Ternus' goal of bringing in more recurring revenue from the App Store.
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