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U.S. antitrust officials ask to be heard in Epic vs. Apple appeal

The US Department of Justice has requested to participate in the appeals hearing regarding Epic's case against Apple's App Store policies.

Amber Neely | 2 years ago

Epic's 'Support a creator' program pays out only 5% of game content makers' sales

At the same time it rails against Apple's payments through the App Store, Epic reaps 95% of the earnings of people participating in the new "Support a Creator" program.

Malcolm Owen | 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

Coalition for App Fairness profile reveals organizational efforts against Apple

The Coalition for App Fairness is keen not to be viewed as a litigation vehicle for Epic Games, a profile reveals, one that details some of the key figures behind the group's creation and workings.

Malcolm Owen | 2 years ago

Epic vs. Apple App Store changes will wait until after the appeal

Apple has succeeded in its bid to temporarily stay a court order forcing it to make changes to App Store payment guidelines following the landmark Epic vs. Apple ruling.

Malcolm Owen | 2 years ago

Apple under fire for how it handles Roblox in DOJ antitrust probe

Apple's dealings with developers like Roblox are at the core of the Department of Justice's antitrust probe, with what was discovered in the App Store lawsuit with Epic Games resurfacing.

Malcolm Owen | 2 years ago

Apple tries last-minute appeal to stop App Store changes

Apple is petitioning a higher court to stay the previous ruling that mandates changes to the App Store as a result of the legal battle with Epic Games.

Amber Neely | 2 years ago

Epic says Google set up a 'Fortnite task force' over Play Store moves

Google was so concerned that other app developers would follow Epic Games' embrace of side-loading apps separate from the Play Store that it set up a "Fortnite task force" to maintain the status quo, an Epic court filing alleges.

Malcolm Owen | 3 years ago

Apple asks court to stay part of the Epic Games lawsuit injunction

Apple has told the court it is complying with one part of an injunction it received following the Epic Games App Store trial, as the company attempts to delay implementing other elements of the ruling.

Malcolm Owen | 3 years ago

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Epic says Apple doesn't meet the mark to stay App Store injunction

Epic has filed its opposition to Apple's appeal that requested a stay on changes to the App Store, claiming Apple hasn't done enough to legally prove it will be irreparably harmed by the changes, even if they are temporary.

Malcolm Owen | 3 years ago

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 | 3 years ago

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 | 3 years ago

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Coalition for App Fairness originally Epic-funded to assist in App Store legal battles

Emails discovered during the Epic versus Apple suit surrounding app stores have revealed that Epic's marketing head pitched and ultimately funded the Coalition for App Fairness creation as a tool to help press coverage and rally support for its cause.

Mike Wuerthele | 3 years ago

Epic Games CEO slams Apple 'government spyware'

Tim Sweeney, the chief of Epic Games, has attacked Apple over its iCloud Photos and messages child safety initiatives, putting forward the idea of it being a way for governments to conduct surveillance.

Malcolm Owen | 3 years ago

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Apple tells Epic judge to consider Supreme Court NCAA decision

Apple's legal team submitted a decision by the US Supreme Court about the NCAA to the court over its lawsuit with Epic Games, claiming the decision "provides guidance" that the judge should consider for her own decision over the fate of the App Store.

Malcolm Owen | 3 years ago

Second beta, leaker letters, and Windows 11 — This Week in Apple

In this week's edition, Apple causes a storm in the world of leakers, iOS 15 and iPadOS 15 may provide apps more RAM, and Microsoft shows Windows 11.

Malcolm Owen | 3 years ago

Apple earned over $100 million from 'Fortnite' [u]

An Apple employee testified that Apple earned more than $100 million from "Fortnite" via the 30% commission on the App Store.

Wesley Hilliard | 3 years ago

Cook preparing for Epic trial testimony, practicing with former prosecutors

As the trial of Epic Games vs Apple enters its third and final week, Apple CEO Tim Cook is reportedly spending hours per day practicing his testimony with prior trial attorneys.

Malcolm Owen | 3 years ago

Apple files to strike Microsoft testimony over console profit claims

Apple has disputed the credibility of an Epic Games witness from Microsoft in its App Store trial, in that claims Xbox game consoles were sold at cost to subsidize game sales can't be substantiated due to Microsoft refusing to provide documentation to back it up.

Malcolm Owen | 3 years ago

Epic v. Apple trial testimony turns to 'cross-wallet' gaming

So-called "cross-wallet" gaming featured large in the second day of the Epic Games v. Apple trial, with Epic and other developers arguing the payment method is not a viable alternative to in-app purchases.