Epic Games vs Apple -- The continuing six-year App Store saga
The Epic Games "Fortnite" versus Apple's AppStore antitrust trial has completed its last week. Here's what you need to know about the saga, with closing arguments left to go. Between Epic CEO Tim Sweeney's ongoing complaints, the trial, Apple's lies, and the Supreme Court, the Epic vs. Apple App Store lawsuit continues to roll on years later. Here's all you need to know about the long-running…
In the ongoing App Store saga, a six-year legal battle between Epic Games and Apple concluded its latest phase with closing arguments pending. The trial, centered around Fortnite and Apple's App Store, has seen a host of allegations and counter-accusations from both sides. Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney has been vocal in his complaints, while Apple has been accused of dishonesty during the proceedings.
The saga is far from over, with the Supreme Court set to weigh in, making it a saga that continues to unfold. The dispute began suddenly in 2020, sparking international attention as it threatened to alter the core of the App Store's revenue model. Apple's market dominance led to an antitrust investigation by the U.S. Justice Department over App Store fees and policies, but the Epic vs. Apple dispute took on a more personal and direct impact on younger consumers.
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