This year’s list of the most downloaded apps in the U.S. sheds light on the changing fortunes of major streaming services. Google’s YouTube took the No. 9 position on Apptopia’s list of the most downloaded mobile applications in the U.S. after not appearing on the list last year. HBO Max grabbed the No. 10 spot that was held last year by Netflix. Neither Netflix nor Disney+ made this year’s...
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