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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Malcolm Owen
Judge suggests Apple vs Epic should go to jury, trial expected in July 2021
During Monday's hearing for Epic and Apple's legal battle over the App Store and "Fortnite," the judge suggested that the public's opinion is important, with the matter otherwise penciled-in for a July bench trial.
Coalition for App Fairness unites developers to fight Apple's App Store fees and policies
The Coalition for App Fairness is comprised of many developers currently involved in high-profile disputes with Apple, as well as many who have been critical of the tech giant in the past.
Amber Neely
Epic refutes Apple's claim 'Fortnite' lawsuit was marketing exercise
Epic Games has responded to Apple's latest filing in the ongoing "Fortnite" lawsuit, denying a claim that the lawsuit was instigated as a marketing campaign for the iOS version of the game.
'Fortnite: Save the World' updates stop on Mac as U.S. investigates Epic's China connection
Epic is saying that Apple has blocked all updates to "Fortnite" spin-off "Fortnite: Save the World" on macOS ending Epic's ability to develop on the platform, while a U.S. government investigation of 40% owner Tencent looms.
Wesley Hilliard
Apple says Epic Games dispute is a 'marketing campaign' to boost 'Fortnite'
Apple has filed its legal declaration against Epic Games ahead of a court hearing and claims that the dispute was started following a decline in the popularity of "Fortnite."
William Gallagher
Epic Games' CEO responds to Apple's countersuit in Twitter thread
Tim Sweeney, Epic Games' CEO, took to Twitter to explain why, in his view, Apple was missing the bigger point of Epic's actions.
Apple's 'Fortnite' takedown will cause incalculable harm to users, says Epic
Epic has petitioned courts once more in its antitrust battle with Apple over the App Store, arguing "Fortnite" should be reinstated to the digital storefront and protected from further retaliation, with the game already seeing 60% of its iOS users departing since the store takedown.
German antitrust watchdog now monitoring Apple-Epic battle
Germany's Federal Cartel Office is now watching Apple's ongoing battle with "Fortnite" developer Epic, hints at opening an antitrust probe.
Mike Peterson
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Mikey Campbell
