Apple loses its appeal of a scathing contempt ruling in iOS payments case
But Sweeney warns iOS devs are still afraid of “totally illegal” retaliation by Apple.
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Series: Epic vs. Apple/Google
Epic goes to court to force Fortnite back on US iOS
Game has been pulled offline in Europe amid legal tussling.
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Apple: “Hundreds of millions to billions” lost without App Store commissions
Argues that recent “extraordinary Order” is punishment, not based on findings.
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Spotify seizes the day after Apple is forced to allow external payments
Apple quickly approved updated app with payment links, prices, and promotions.
Kevin Purdy
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Epic vows to bring Fortnite to iOS as court slams Apple’s ”cover-up“
Judge refers Apple for criminal contempt over hiding its attempt to thwart a 2021 injunction.
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Epic lawsuit says Samsung “coordinated” with Google to get around trial verdict
“Auto Blocker” hurts competition by forming a “moat” around Google, Fortnite maker argues.
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Apple backtracks, reinstates Epic Games’ iOS developer account in Europe
After EU began investigation, Apple repaves path for Fortnite on European iOS.
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DMA be damned, Apple cuts off path to Epic Games Store, Fortnite on EU iPhones
Epic says it’s retaliation for public criticism; Apple says it can’t trust Epic’s promises.
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Supreme Court denies Epic v. Apple petitions, opening up iOS payment options
Most of Epic’s arguments are moot now, but one point will change the App Store.
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Google’s Android app store monopoly violates antitrust law, jury finds
Epic Games scores major court win; judge will decide remedies next month.
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Epic lays out Google’s alleged “bribe and block” monopoly strategy in trial opening
Google says “bribe is a pretty strong word” for efforts to court app developers.
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Why today’s Epic v. Google trial is (and isn’t) a repeat of Epic v. Apple
Epic says Google puts up “myriad contractual and technical barriers” for sideloading.
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Supreme Court denies Epic’s request to open up App Store payments during appeals
Apple’s Supreme Court petition will decide if it can hold onto all app payments.
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Apple’s iOS “walled garden” doesn’t break antitrust laws, appeals court affirms [Updated]
But court leaves injunction against “anti-steering” payment language in place.
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Epic strikes back at Apple’s iOS “security” defense in appeals court
Is the iOS “walled garden” a security feature, or just an “excuse” to rake in profits?
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Bandcamp says it can’t afford Google Play billing, Epic files injunction [Updated]
Epic bought Bandcamp last month. Now Bandcamp is a weapon against app store owners.
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Dozens of states side with Epic in Apple App Store appeal
“Apple’s conduct has harmed and is harming mobile app developers.”
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Judge rejects Apple’s arguments for delaying ordered iOS App Store changes
Apple can still appeal the ruling before it goes into effect Dec. 9.
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Google says Fortnite’s in-app purchase swap was a breach of contract, sues Epic
Epic swapped Google Play IAPs in 2020, but the contract says it couldn’t do that.
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Major win for Epic Games: Apple has 90 days to open up app store payments
Permanent injunction caps Epic Games’ year-long legal offensive against Apple.
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Google allegedly considered buying Epic Games to silence antitrust complaints
Epic details Google’s alleged attempts to stop it from skipping the Play Store.
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The Epic v. Apple case could hinge on the definition of the “marketplace”
Has Apple unfairly locked down iOS? Or is it boxed in by external competitors?
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Apple CEO faces tough questioning as Epic Games trial wraps up
Judge Rogers: “It doesn’t seem to me you feel any pressure or competition…”
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Epic Games v. Apple by the numbers: Fortnite is worth that much money?
Court proceedings unmask the business realities behind iOS gaming and Fortnite.
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Why Roblox’s definition of “games” is key to the Epic vs. Apple case
The line between “game” and “experience” has major implications for iOS App Review.
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Steam’s “price parity rule” isn’t wreaking havoc on game prices
Game publishers aren’t “passing on the savings” from “cheaper” online storefronts.
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At trial, Epic and Apple squeeze Microsoft over Xbox, xCloud restrictions
Questions over Xbox restrictions, xCloud’s iOS struggles serve as comparison points.
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Epic vs. Apple opening arguments suggest a bitter battle over iOS’ future
Epic says it’s “suing for change.” Apple says Epic “just doesn’t want to pay.”
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Epic vs. Apple trial starts today—here’s what to expect
Arguments will center on how to define a monopoly in the mobile app marketplace.
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Epic deposition shows how differently Google and Apple treat messaging
Apple considered fighting a Google/WhatsApp acquisition with iMessage on Android.
Ron Amadeo
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How long can Epic afford to throw money at the Epic Games Store?
Exclusives and free games drive massive losses, but it’s just a drop in the Epic bucket.
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Apple, Epic Games lay out detailed arguments for upcoming legal battle
Is the App Store its own market or just one of many competing gaming markets?
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Arizona House advances bill targeting Apple, Google mobile app stores
The Arizona bill has already gotten farther than a similar one in ND did.
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Valve gets dragged into Apple and Epic’s legal fight over Fortnite
Apple seeks vast troves of Steam sales data; Valve says it’s irrelevant to the case.
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Fortnite fight expands as Epic claims Apple broke EU competition law
In the US, Epic is taking Apple to court; in the EU, it’s heading to regulators.
Kate Cox
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North Dakota lawmakers jump into Apple/Epic fight with new app store bill
ND bill would require Apple, Google to let you side-load apps and avoid the 30% cut.
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