The App Economy

Name: The App Economy
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Making Sense of Platform Power in the Age of AI

Konrad Kollnig (Maastricht University)

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Bristol University Press
17 February 2026

Data protection law; Impact of science & technology on society; Ethical & social aspects of computing; PDA & Handheld programming; Artificial intelligence

Mobile apps have transformed how we live, work and connect - but at what cost?

This book examines the immense power Apple and Google wield over society, arising from their control of app stores as well as mobile operating systems and browsers. With the EU's new Digital Services Act defining their influence as a potential ""systemic risk,"" Konrad Kollnig unpacks the implications for competition, privacy and regulation.

Offering a clear roadmap for scholars as well as policy-makers, this book not only reveals the hidden risks of app ecosystems but also outlines practical solutions for ensuring fairer digital markets.

By: Konrad Kollnig (Maastricht University)
Imprint: Bristol University Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm,
ISBN: 9781529247701
ISBN 10: 1529247705
Pages: 190
Publication Date: 17 February 2026
Audience: College/higher education , General/trade , Further / Higher Education , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

Konrad Kollnig is Assistant Professor in Technology Law at Maastricht University and holds a PhD in Computer Science from the University of Oxford.

Reviews for The App Economy: Making Sense of Platform Power in the Age of AI

‘This is a panoramic and perceptive view on a key digital infrastructure: the app store. While it often recedes invisibly into the background, Kollnig shines a light on why it must be taken seriously as an important source of digital power. Highly recommended!’ Nick Srnicek, Author of Platform Capitalism, King’s College London