Google Play extends its edge in downloads to 85%, while iOS maintains its lead in revenue. But the biggest story in Q2? The strong performance of video streaming apps.
Video streaming growth led to the Entertainment category moving up to #4 by worldwide iOS revenue. Not only are streaming apps like HBO Now showing popularity in the US, China also saw explosive revenue growth headlined by Youku, iQIYI and Tencent Video.
In this report, you will find these three services significantly impacted iOS revenue in China and also dominated MAU rankings of iOS Entertainment apps. China’s video streaming apps certainly seem to be in position to catalyze cord-cutting and contribute to the wider global trend.
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