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Epic to launch iOS and Android store with controversial 12% cut

Ryan Daws — Thu, 21 Mar 2024 16:04:00 +0000

In the ongoing saga of tech giants battling over App Store fees and policies, Epic Games is being accused of hypocrisy as it attempts to introduce its own 12 percent commission store. The gaming company – joined by heavyweights like Meta, Microsoft, X, and Match Group – is protesting against Apple’s handling of App Store... Read more »

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Apple faces EU scrutiny for terminating Epic’s developer account

Ryan Daws — Thu, 07 Mar 2024 12:49:03 +0000

Apple finds itself under the European Union’s microscope following its decision to terminate Epic Games’ developer account, blocking the gaming company from establishing its own app store for iPhone users in Europe. This move has reignited the ongoing feud between the two tech giants and raised concerns over potential violations of the EU’s Digital Markets... Read more »

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Epic Games wins monopoly case against Google

Ryan Daws — Tue, 12 Dec 2023 10:33:19 +0000

In a landmark decision, the jury in the Epic Games vs Google case has unanimously ruled that Google Play and the Play Billing service constitute an illegal monopoly. The verdict comes three years after Epic Games initiated legal action against both Apple and Google, accusing them of maintaining unlawful app store monopolies. The jury –... Read more »

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US Supreme Court upholds ‘anti-steering’ App Store rules

Ryan Daws — Thu, 10 Aug 2023 10:06:02 +0000

In a pivotal decision, the US Supreme Court has ruled that Apple can maintain its current “anti-steering” rules within the App Store while its legal feud with Epic Games continues. The decision, reported by Bloomberg Law, marks a significant development in the ongoing clash between the two industry giants. At the heart of the matter... Read more »

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Apple and Epic Games ask appeals court to reconsider antitrust case ruling

Ryan Daws — Fri, 09 Jun 2023 14:01:49 +0000

Apple and Epic Games have requested that an appeals court reconsiders its ruling in the pair’s spat over App Store practices. The ruling, which upheld a previous order from a California federal court, was the result of a lawsuit Epic Games filed against Apple. Epic Games accused Apple of imposing unfair requirements on software developers,... Read more »

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Appeals court upholds majority of Apple’s App Store policies

Ryan Daws — Tue, 25 Apr 2023 17:23:50 +0000

On Monday, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals upheld the majority of Apple’s App Store policies and security restrictions in the antitrust lawsuit against Epic Games. The ruling reaffirmed that Apple’s App Store and its security measures did not violate antitrust laws. However, the court also found that Apple couldn’t maintain anti-steering policies that barred... Read more »

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Tim Sweeney: The App Store is a ‘disservice’ to developers

Ryan Daws — Thu, 26 May 2022 17:39:32 +0000

Epic CEO Tim Sweeney has continued his company’s fierce criticism of Apple and called the App Store a “disservice” to developers. In an interview with Financial Times, Sweeney explained his reasoning behind taking Apple to court. The long-running feud between Epic and Apple is the result of the latter’s infamous “walled garden” mobile ecosystem that... Read more »

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Epic Games raises $2B a week after Unreal Engine 5’s release

Ryan Daws — Tue, 12 Apr 2022 14:35:48 +0000

Epic Games has raised $2 billion in a funding round just a week after its release of Unreal Engine 5. Epic – known for its hit titles, popular game engine, and high-profile spats with Apple – says the funding will support its continued growth and vision to build the metaverse. Tim Sweeney, CEO and Founder... Read more »

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Apple appeals to delay App Store change following Epic’s single court victory

Ryan Daws — Mon, 11 Oct 2021 10:09:37 +0000

Apple has filed an appeal for a stay on an injunction following the firm’s court battle with Epic Games. The injunction forces Apple to enable developers to direct users to payment methods away from the App Store. It’s an important change that means developers can avoid paying Apple a significant portion of their profits (despite... Read more »

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Epic Games scores for developers in Apple court case

Ryan Daws — Mon, 13 Sep 2021 16:09:13 +0000

Epic Games has scored for developers in its court battle against Apple over what it considers to be monopolistic App Store policies. The gaming behemoth took Apple to court following the removal of Fortnite from the App Store. Apple justified its decision as being due to Epic Games breaking App Store policy and using its... Read more »

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