On Monday, May 3, 2021, the bench trial between Apple and Epic Games will kick off. Finally. And now we know the witness list for both companies ahead of the start date.
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Epic Games files its own expert testimony against Apple
Earlier this week, we reported on Apple's filing of its own expert testimony in its legal battle with Epic Games. And now it's Epic's turn to weigh in.
Apple tried to make Flash work on the iPhone, but the performance was just “abysmal”
Apple used to derail Adobe's now-defunct Flash software as an outdated technology past its prime. But former iOS chief Scott Forstall has revealed a little-known fact: the Cupertino tech giant actually did work with Adobe on trying to make the once-ubiquitous multimedia software work on the iPhone, but the results were just “abysmal” and “embarrassing.”
Apple files expert witness testimony in its legal battle against Epic Games
We're nearing the start of the trial between Apple and Epic Games. As such, Apple has gone ahead and filed its expert witness testimony to the court.
Tim Cook says Apple’s app ecosystem is an ‘economic miracle’ as legal battle with Epic Games picks up steam
The App Store is a lucrative business for Apple, and that's one of the many reasons the company wants to keep things the way they are. Not that Apple isn't changing some things, of course. But rules are rules, and Apple wants to keep those in place.
Facebook is trying to not hand over requested documents to Apple regarding Epic Games lawsuit
While, technically speaking, Epic Games is suing Apple, there are different companies being roped into the legal battle for various reasons. Facebook, for instance, is testifying on behalf of Epic Games. But that doesn't mean the company is trying to be as helpful as it can be, at least not when it comes to Apple.
Tim Cook talks Tesla, AR, security, and more in new interview
Teased over the weekend, Apple's CEO Tim Cook has just had a brand new interview published early this morning. In it, Cook talks about a range of topics, including Tesla and App Store security.
Ron Okamoto, Apple’s longtime App Store developer relations chief, has retired
Apple has a variety of employees and executives who have been with the company for years, but everything comes to an end eventually. Ron Okamoto's time with the company, for instance, has apparently come to an end.
Epic Games vs Apple trial set to start in May, could be an in-person trial
After months of waiting, we finally know when the Epic Games vs Apple trial will begin. The beginning of May. Now the judge is weighing the importance of the case and any COVID-19 precautions that might need to be made.
Judge rules Valve has to tell Apple how much it made on over 400 games
Back in November, Apple subpoenaed Valve Software in an effort to gain ground against Epic Games. Apple was seeking data related to Steam sales, plus more, and it turns out it will be getting some of that data after all.