Worst case App Store scenario only translates to 2% revenue hit, analyst says

A recent U.S. District Court ruling in the Epic Games v. Apple trial is likely to have only a limited impact on Apple's App Store revenue, even in a worst-case scenario, Morgan Stanley says.

Mike Peterson 4 years ago 5

Apple's 'flat out victory' will cause problems for antitrust regulatory efforts

Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers' ruling in the Epic vs. Apple lawsuit may cause headaches for the U.S. government, after Epic failed to prove that Apple violated antitrust laws.

Malcolm Owen 4 years ago 26

Epic Games files to appeal ruling in Apple lawsuit

Epic Games has filed its appeal to the September 10 ruling in its lawsuit against Apple, asking for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit to revisit the case.

Malcolm Owen 4 years ago 34

Apple's 'loss' is the best result for users, developers, Apple, and Epic

Epic Games' extremely partial win in its legal case against Apple is the best compromise, keeping App Store protections, keeping convenience for users, and helping developers.

William Gallagher 4 years ago 41

Apple not a monopoly but must allow alternate payment methods for apps, judge rules

As a result of a ruling in the Epic versus Apple legal battle, Apple must allow developers to include alternate purchase links in apps on the App Store — but Apple prevailed in most other counts.

Mike Wuerthele and Malcolm Owen 4 years ago 135

Apple says Epic can return to App Store only if it follows the rules

Apple in a statement said Epic is welcome to return to the App Store when it agrees to "play by the same rules as everyone else," terms to which the developer has not yet agreed.

AppleInsider Staff 4 years ago 16

Epic asks Apple to reinstate developer account so it can re-release 'Fortnite' in Korea [u]

Following the passage of a law in South Korea that loosens Apple's hold on App Store payments, Epic Games on Thursday said it asked the tech giant to reinstate its developer account in hopes of re-releasing "Fortnite" in that country.

Mikey Campbell 4 years ago 30

China not issuing new game licenses, may impact App Store earnings

Repeating a scenario that impacted iOS developers and Apple itself three years ago, China is again not issuing licenses for online game releases, including those hosted on the App Store.

William Gallagher 4 years ago 1

US lawmakers not impressed with Apple App Store changes, pressing on with bill

Apple's recent App Store concessions have seemingly failed to appease U.S. lawmakers, who are still moving ahead with legislation to change how the app marketplace is run.

Mike Peterson 4 years ago 27

App Store changes & investigations won't do much to Apple's finances

Recent App Store changes and investigations into the Apple app marketplace will only have a "minimal financial impact" on the company, investment bank Morgan Stanley said.

Mike Peterson 4 years ago 0

Apple Arcade nets 'Zookeeper World' and 'Thumper: Pocket Edition+'

Apple on Tuesday announced match-3 game "Zookeeper World" will arrive on Apple Arcade this Friday, with "Thumper: Pocket Edition+" soon to follow.

AppleInsider Staff 4 years ago 1

Apple organized 'aggressive' lobbying campaign to counter prohibitive App Store legislation

An investigative report published Tuesday illustrates the full measure of lobbying force Apple assembled in attempts to thwart U.S. legislation that would police App Store policy.

Mikey Campbell 4 years ago 4

App Store monopoly lawsuit expands to 'Bitcoin Lottery,' others

A lawsuit taking aim at App Store policies has been consolidated with similar complaints claiming that Apple suppresses or rejects certain free apps.

Mike Peterson 4 years ago 5

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Stephen Robles 4 years ago 0

App maker seeks $200B from Apple in App Store class action lawsuit

A proposed class action lawsuit targeting Apple's App Store and filed by an "edutainment" app maker was assigned a judge in California on Thursday, potentially setting the stage for another app marketplace showdown.

AppleInsider Staff 4 years ago 17

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