Apple Inc, looking to address criticism of its competitive practices from the European Union, developers and US lawmakers, pointed to a report showing third-party apps are thriving on the iPhone and other devices. In a study published by the Analysys Group and promoted by the iPhone maker, analysts said Apple’s own apps are rarely the dominant choice and account for only a small share of app usage. “We found that Apple’s own apps, while used by many, are rarely the most popular of a particular type and are outpaced by…
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