Apple Approves Epic Games Marketplace App in Europe After Initial Rejections
Apple has approved the Epic Games Marketplace App for iPhones and iPads in Europe. The development will allow millions of European users to access a wide range of games directly through the app.
New Delhi, July 6: Epic Games Marketplace app is now going to be available on Apple iPhones and iPads in Europe following approval from Apple, after rejecting it several times initially. It represents a development in the ongoing dispute over Apple’s control of the iOS app platform. The Epic Games Marketplace App will now be available to millions of users across Europe.
As per a report of Reuters, Apple has approved the Epic Games Marketplace App in Europe, which has been uncertain over a period of time. The decision follows an earlier rejection by Apple due to various reasons cited by the company for not approving the app on its platform. Both of the companies are expected to benefit from this decision with Apple strengthening its app availability while Epic Games reaches out to a wider audience. iOS New Feature Update: Apple Introduces New Features and Multilingual Siri Support via iOS 18 for Users in India.
Earlier this year, Apple proposed adjustments to its App Store policies to comply with DMA directives, allowing for alternative app stores on iPhones and providing an opt-out from the in-app payment system. However, Apple's introduction of a "core technology fee" received criticism from several developers and it to be unfair. The conflict between Apple and Epic Games began in August 2020. Epic accused Apple of violating U.S. antitrust laws by charging up to 30 percent commissions on in-app payments for iOS devices. Apple Intelligence Plus: Apple May Announce New Paid Service Likely in Future Offering Access to Better AI Features to Users, Say Reports.
Epic has been fighting with Apple for years over accessing its customers on the iPhone without paying commissions on in-app purchases. As per a report of Tech Crunch, the dispute went to U.S. courts, where Epic lost most of its arguments, failing to show that Apple was a monopolist. However, Epic's ongoing complaints led to Apple temporarily terminating the game developer's account in the EU, until EU regulators stepped in to resolve the issue.
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