Epic Games says Apple retaliated over lawsuits by banning company's developer account
Publishing timestamp: 2024-03-06 12:42:02
Summary
Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney said Apple rejected Epic's application for a developer account to launch an app store for iPhones in Europe. Apple's decision was seen as retaliation for Epic's antitrust lobbying, lawsuit against Apple, and Sweeney's social media posts. The move could raise scrutiny of Apple's compliance with new antitrust laws in Europe. Apple has started to comply with the Digital Markets Act, which forces big tech companies to open their platforms to competitors, but has faced criticism for its new fees and approval process for third-party app stores. Epic Games planned to introduce a new app store in Europe but was denied by Apple, leading to a confrontational relationship between the two companies.
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