Epic Games vs Apple — the whole story
The Epic vs. Apple App Store lawsuit has concluded after more than three years. Here's all you need to know about the long-running courtroom drama, updated on January 16, 2024.
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App Store
Malcolm Owen
Korea investigating Apple and Google over in-app purchase costs
The Korean government will investigate claims that Apple's App Store and the Google Play Store charge excessive fees to developers when customers make in-app purchases.
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William Gallagher
Apple applauds court for denying Epic Games' request to restore 'Fortnite'
Apple on Tuesday applauded a California court for denying Epic Games' request for a temporary restraining order on its removal of "Fortnite," reiterating it would restore the game if Epic removed direct payments.
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Mike Peterson
Judge 'inclined' to grant protection to Unreal Engine, not Fortnite
The judge presiding over Apple's legal fight with Epic Game said she isn't "inclined" to order Apple to reinstate Fortnite with new direct payment options intact, but may take action to allow Epic to maintain its Unreal Engine.
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Apple celebrates US National Parks with donations, collections and more
Apple is celebrating the 104th anniversary of the U.S. National Park Service with donations, activities, and special content collections on its platforms.
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Apple didn't force in-app purchases on Wordpress
Apple has clarified the situation with the WordPress iOS app, apologizing for the mistake of blocking developer updates to the app until they added in-app purchases, despite the app not including any functionality involving payments.
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Apple blocked WordPress for iOS updates until it agreed to in-app purchases [u]
Apple reportedly blocked updates for the WordPress for iOS app until it agreed to implement in-app purchases for .com plans.
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Epic Games wanted a special deal for 'Fortnite' on the App Store
Apple on Friday shot back at Epic Games in a legal filing, likening the Fortnite creator to a "shoplifter" and disputing the gaming company's claims that it did not want a "special deal" on the App Store.
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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.
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Stephen Robles
AppleInsider Staff
Amber Neely
Mikey Campbell
