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EPIC GAMES VS APPLE

Dec 9, 2021

Court Issues Stay on Apple’s Deadline to Implement App Store Changes

Chandraveer Mathur

In its lawsuit with Epic Games, Apple was issued an injunction directing it to allow developers to link to third-party payment systems for in-app purchases (IAPs) by December 9. The iPhone maker sought

EPIC GAMES VS APPLE

Dec 3, 2021

Apple Could Continue Taxing Developers for IAPs Made with Third-Party Payment Systems

Chandraveer Mathur

After the Epic Games lawsuit, Apple was ordered to allow app developers to integrate third-party payment systems into their apps for in-app purchases (IAPs). A legal filing reveals that Apple intends to comply

EPIC GAMES VS APPLE

Nov 16, 2021

Epic Games CEO Says Apple ‘Must Be Stopped’

Chandraveer Mathur

After the verdict for the Apple vs. Epic Games lawsuit was announced, the latter's CEO, Tim Sweeney, said the ruling wasn't "a win for developers or for consumers" and added he would continue

EPIC GAMES VS APPLE

Nov 10, 2021

Judge Orders Apple to Link to External Payment Options on the App Store by December 9

Rajesh Pandey

Apple won the trial against Epic Games for breaching the App Store rules. Still, judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers ruled that the company must allow developers to add links and buttons for external IAP options in

EPIC GAMES VS APPLE

Sep 10, 2021

Epic Games Wants Apple to Put Fortnite Back in South Korea’s App Store

Rajesh Pandey

Epic Games has asked Apple to reinstate its App Store developer account and put Fornite back on the App Store in South Korea. The move comes following the passing of a bill in South Korea

EPIC GAMES VS APPLE

May 19, 2021

Apple Admits Mac Has an ‘Unacceptable’ Malware Problem

Sanuj Bhatia

Craig Federighi was on the stand today at the Epic Games vs. Apple trial. During the session, Craig was asked if Mac has any level of threat, to which he replied that Mac currently has

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EPIC GAMES VS APPLE

May 19, 2021

Report: Apple Generated Over $100 Million Profit From Fortnite Sales on iPhone

Sanuj Bhatia

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May 5, 2021

Epic Games CEO Says Would Have Taken a Special App Store Deal If Apple Offered One

Rajesh Pandey

EPIC GAMES VS APPLE

Mar 1, 2021

Epic Games Versus Apple Antitrust Court Hearing to Start on May 3

Sanuj Bhatia

EPIC GAMES VS APPLE

Feb 23, 2021

Epic Games ‘Attempting to Locate’ Former iOS Software Chief to Testify Against Apple

Sanuj Bhatia

EPIC GAMES VS APPLE

Feb 17, 2021

Epic Games Files Antitrust Complaint Against Apple in European Union

Sanuj Bhatia

EPIC GAMES VS APPLE

Dec 22, 2020

Epic Games Sending ‘Free Fortnite’ Goodies to Influencers

Rajesh Pandey

EPIC GAMES VS APPLE

Sep 16, 2020

Apple Says Epic’s Fortnite Standoff Is a ‘Pre-planned Media Blitz’

Mahit Huilgol

EPIC GAMES VS APPLE

Sep 9, 2020

Epic Claims Apple Is Removing ‘Sign in with Apple’ for Fortnite

Mahit Huilgol

EPIC GAMES VS APPLE

Sep 9, 2020

Apple Countersues Epic Games for ‘Willful, Brazen’ Contract Breach, Seeks Damages

Rajesh Pandey

Apple has filed a countersuit against Epic Games and is seeking damages for breach of contract. Epic Games was the first to drag Apple to court over its App Store policies after Fortnite was removed

EPIC GAMES VS APPLE

Sep 8, 2020

Fortnite Ban Is Costing Epic Games More Than $26 Million a Month

Mahit Huilgol

Epic Games standoff with Apple has undoubtedly been hogging the limelight. Apple removed Fortnite from App Store for offering a direct payment mode to bypass App Store fees. The battle ensued with Epic knocking the

EPIC GAMES VS APPLE

Sep 5, 2020

Epic Games Wants Court to Prevent Apple’s ‘Retaliation’ and Put Fortnite Back on App Store

Rajesh Pandey

After losing the temporary restraining order against Apple for reinstating Fortnite on the App Store, Epic Games has now asked the court to stop the Cupertino company's "retaliation" against it and filed a preliminary

EPIC GAMES VS APPLE

Sep 2, 2020

Apple-Epic Battle Has Drawn the Attention of German Antitrust Authorities

Mahit Huilgol

There is no denying that Epic's Fortnite standoff has garnered a lot of attention. Epic rallied against Apple with a group of developers, and some of the other tech companies like Microsoft are reacting

EPIC GAMES VS APPLE

Aug 29, 2020

Apple Terminates Epic Games’ Developer Account for Violating App Store Guidelines

Rajesh Pandey

Apple has terminated Epic Games' developer account today as it had initially said after the developer had violated the App Store guidelines by adding a direct payment method to Fortnite. Apple had already removed Fortnite

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Aug 28, 2020

Apple Features Fortnite’s Rival PUBG Mobile on App Store

Asif Shaik

After Epic Games violated App Store policies by introducing a direct payment service in Fortnite, Apple had not only removed the game from its app distribution platform but it also warned the game developer that

EPIC GAMES VS APPLE

Aug 26, 2020

Fortnite’s New Season Will Not Be Coming on iPhone or Mac

Mahit Huilgol

The standoff between Epic Games and Apple doesn't seem like ending any time soon. Epic now says that it will not be releasing upcoming Fortnite season for iOS and Mac. Apple has reportedly banned

APP STORE

Aug 25, 2020

Apple Ready to Welcome Fortnite Back on the App Store

Asif Shaik

Epic Games had filed for a temporary restraining order (TRO) against Apple to prevent the Cupertino-based tech giant from terminating the game maker’s developer account and reinstating Fortnite on the App Store for

EPIC GAMES VS APPLE

Aug 25, 2020

Judge Denies Epic’s Demand to Reinstate Fortnite on the App Store, Orders Apple Not to Terminate Company’s Developer Account

Rajesh Pandey

U.S. District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers has ruled that Apple will not have to reinstate Fortnite on the App Store. However, she has also ruled that the company cannot block Epic Games from providing