Epic vs. Apple

Apple requests anti-steering injunction in Epic case be tossed given new precedent

Another major twist has occurred in the Epic vs Apple case that may end with everything getting thrown out thanks to new precedents and a lack of evidence from Epic.

Wesley Hilliard | 3 months ago

Epic Games Store goes live for EU iPhone users

The Epic Games Store has finally launched in the European Union, providing gamers with ways to access games on their iPhone without going through the App Store.

Malcolm Owen | 4 months ago

Epic moves forward with iPhone 'Fortnite' return plans via EU alternative App Store

Good news for European Union "Fortnite" fans — Epic Games is planning to relaunch the game on its own iPhone app store.

Charles Martin | 6 months ago

Large US developers are avoiding third-party App Store alternate payment plans

No major US app developers have chosen to opt in to new App Store rules allowing outside links for payments, because there is effectively no savings, Apple told a judge during testimony on Friday.

Charles Martin | 8 months ago

Apple urges court to ignore Epic's anti-steering complaint

Apple has responded to Epic's accusation it is in contempt of court for failing to remove anti-steering measures to its liking, by insisting it's really complying with the order.

Malcolm Owen | 8 months ago

Epic and allies are complaining about Apple's US App Store fees, while they charge about the same

Epic has been joined by Meta, Microsoft, X, and Match to protest how Apple is handling App Store fees and the California anti-steering order, even as Microsoft bills Xbox developers heavily, and Epic attempts to charge a 12% commission in the EU.

Wesley Hilliard | 9 months ago

Epic Games vs Apple set to restart in Australia with Google in tow

The paused courtroom fight between Apple and Epic Games in Australia is set to resume, but with a similar lawsuit against Google being incorporated into the same trial.

Malcolm Owen | 9 months ago

EU tells Apple to justify its blocking of Epic Games

European Union regulators have asked Apple to explain its preventing Epic Games from launching an online store, and say the move could be non-compliance with the law.

William Gallagher | 10 months ago

Apple bills Epic Games $73 million in legal costs

Following the end of the Epic Games vs Apple case, the "Fortnite" developer will be required to pay Apple over $73 million in legal fees.

William Gallagher | 11 months ago

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Apple's App Store anti-steering rules are gone, but the replacement isn't much better

Third-party app developers now have a method to push users to external purchase options, but with enough caveats that the in-app option may be preferable.

Wesley Hilliard | 11 months ago

Epic vs Apple suit finally ends, as Supreme Court refuses to hear both appeals

After more than three years, the Epic Games vs Apple legal battle is completely over as the US Supreme Court refuses to hear the "Fortnite" maker's appeal.

William Gallagher | 11 months ago

Why Google lost its mobile app store fight with Epic, and Apple won

For three years, we've been hearing about Epic Games' fight with both Apple and Google over how App Stores operate, with the decisions going in wildly different directions in each case. Let's look at why.

Peter Cohen | 1 year ago

Epic takes its 'Fortnite' fight with Apple to the Supreme Court

After losing on nearly every count against Apple in lower courts and appeals venues, Epic is taking its last shot at prevailing on its antitrust case to the Supreme Court.

Wesley Hilliard | 1 year ago

Epic asks U.S. Supreme Court to enforce lower court's App Store order

Epic Games is asking the United States Supreme Court to uphold a recent ruling made by a lower court, hoping the highest court will unpause an injunction against Apple and force the company's hand with App Store payment systems.

Evan Selleck | 1 year ago

Apple petitions Supreme Court to over-rule 'Fortnite' lawsuit

Apple is taking its battle with Epic Games to the U.S. Supreme Court with the intention to reverse a ruling from the Court of Appeals that affects the App Store policies.

Malcolm Owen | 1 year ago

'Fortnite' will return to iPhone in 2023, says Epic CEO

Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney has suggested that 'Fortnite' will return to iOS and iPadOS in 2023. Here's how that could happen.

Malcolm Owen | 2 years ago

Department of Justice gets permission to argue Epic Games's side

The DOJ has been granted permission to present oral arguments in the Epic Games vs Apple appeal, and is expected to repeat prior claims that Apple's victory could harm antitrust enforcement.

William Gallagher | 2 years ago

Paddle raises $200m funding, delays its risky in-app purchase alternative

Paddle has announced increased funding and claims its alternative to App Store in-app purchases is ready to go, but is delayed as Epic Games versus Apple continues in appeal.

William Gallagher | 2 years ago

Knitters support Epic in knotty legal fight with Apple's App Store

Epic has gained the support of a knitting-related startup in its legal fight against Apple, with Knitrino needling Apple's handling of App Store policies that made launching its app harder than expected.

Malcolm Owen | 2 years ago