Apple Watch rumors, Apple vs. Epic, Apple at $2 trillion, and more on the AppleInsider podcast

This week on the AppleInsider Podcast, Apple and Epic Games continue to battle over App Store policies, Apple reaches a $2 trillion market cap, a more affordable Apple Watch could be coming soon, and Apple TV+ can now be bundled with other services.

After banning Fornite from the iOS App Store, Apple is now threatening to deactivate Epic's developer account on August 28th unless they remove the propriety in-app payment system enabled last week. Apple has stated it will not change its policies, while Epic is recruiting additional companies to fight against the App Store.

Apple became the first company in the US to reach a $2 trillion market cap. Leaker Jon Prosser has claimed a more affordable, plastic Apple Watch may be released this Fall and Apple's YouTube channel may have implied a September iPhone 12' event date.

Apple TV+ can now be bundled with CBS All Access and Showtime for a monthly cost of $14.98 and we review several Wi-Fi routers at the end of the show.

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Links from the show

• Apple threatens to close Epic Games developer account on Aug. 28
• Apple 'won't make an exception' for Epic to skirt App Store rules
• iPhones with Fortnite installed hit eBay with prices as high as $10,000
• Apple enlists Gibson Dunn to fight Epic Games suit, law firm previously retained in Samsung battle
• How to reinstall 'Fortnite' on your iPhone or iPad
• Apple first U.S. company to hit $2 trillion market cap
• Affordable Apple Watch, Apple game controller coming says prolific leaker
• Apple YouTube channel may have leaked September 'iPhone 12' event date
• Apple offering CBS, Showtime as a $9.99 Apple TV+ add-on bundle
• Review: Apple's final Intel 27-inch iMac is going out with a bang
• Review: The Rock Space AC1200 compromises on security for cheap whole-home Wi-Fi
• Linksys Velop Wifi 6 Mesh Router

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