INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
Welcome back to This Week inApps, the Extra Crunch series that recaps the latest OS news, the applications they support and the money that
flows through it all.
The app industry is as hot as ever, with arecord 204 billion downloads in 2019and $120 billion in consumer spending in
2019, according to App Annie recently released &State of Mobile& annual report
People are now spending 3 hours and 40 minutes per day using apps, rivaling TV
Apps aren''t just a way to pass idle hours — they&re a big business
In 2019, mobile-first companies had a combined $544 billion valuation, 6.5x higher than those without a mobile focus.
In this Extra Crunch
series, we help you keep up with the latest news from the world of apps, delivered on a weekly basis.
This week we&re taking a look at
several stories related to the coronavirus outbreak, including the cancellation of WWDC in San Jose, as well as other app industry events
We&re also discussing the iOS 14 leak, the exposure of Sensor Tower app network, a potential ban on TikTok for government workers and
more.
Coronavirus Special Coverage
The impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic are continuing to play out on app stores and across the industry
This week, we&re leading with these stories followed by the other — and yes, still important — news.
Apple finally cancels its WWDC
