On August 17, Apple threatened to revoke Epic Games' developer accounts and App Store account. And, sure enough, it has happened.
Apple has terminated Epic Games’ App Store account due to legal dispute [Update: Apple comments]
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Mark Zuckerberg says Apple charges ‘monopoly rents’ in the App Store, stifles innovation and competition
Recently, Facebook launched Facebook Gaming without any games to play in the new app/service on iOS devices. Why? Because Apple doesn't allow for those types of game streaming apps in the App Store.
Epic blames Apple because Fortnite users cannot play Marvel-themed season 4 on iOS
Epic is determined to keep throwing mud at Apple over the Fortnite problem it's created for itself by deliberately bypassing Apple's in-app payments. In an email sent to Fortnite players last evening, the developer has reiterated that Fortnite’s new Marvel-themed season won’t be on available on the iPhone, iPad and Mac, pointing the finger of blame squarely at Apple.
Epic Games confirms upcoming season of Fortnite won’t be available on iOS or Mac
If you are a Fortnite player on iOS and/or Mac, then you will not be happy with the latest confirmation from Epic Games.
Apple will ‘gladly welcome Fortnite back onto iOS’, but only if Epic Games is ready to follow the rules
Right now, Epic Games is waging a war against Apple and its App Store fees. As a result of those decisions, the popular battle royale game Fortnite is not available on iOS devices. But Apple's ready to welcome the game back.
Epic Games is hosting a #FreeFortnite tournament with ‘anti-Apple’ prizes
Epic Games (and a lot of other companies) isn't all that happy with Apple, and it's going out of its way to make sure the world knows it.
Wall Street Journal, other news publishers weigh in on Apple’s App Store fees
Sometimes change can be started with an open letter. And apparently that's what news publishers are hoping can happen now (with some help from Epic Games).
Don’t be fooled — Epic vs. Apple is all about the money and selfish corporate interests
Epic Games is rallying against Apple on social media with its #FreeFortnite hashtag after it left both Apple and Google no choice but to remove “Fortnite” from their respective app stores.
Epic Games is trying to form a coalition of ‘Apple critics’ in its fight against App Store policies
Epic Games is not a small company. It operates out of several different regions across the globe. And, as of August of this year, is reportedly worth around $18 billion. But, even as the company wages a battle with Apple, the executives have apparently realized they'll probably need some help.
Apple issues a statement about Epic Games
Apple yesterday released an official statement about Epic Games, “Fortnite” and the App Store.
Apple is now threatening to terminate Epic’s developer accounts during the App Store battle
The situation between Epic Games and Apple, with the focus being on the App Store and the "Apple tax", continues to evolve.
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The "Apple tax" exists. It has been around for a long time now, but that doesn't mean many people out there in the world are fans of it. And, indeed, many of those voices of dissent are starting to get louder.