This rejection marks the first public instance of Apple obstructing competing app stores in Europe and is likely to intensify scrutiny of Apple’s compliance with new antitrust legislation.
Related: Supreme Court Rejects Epic Games’ Challenge Against Apple’s App Store Policies
The relationship between Apple and Epic Games has been fraught with tension and confrontation since 2020 when Epic Games filed a lawsuit against Apple. The lawsuit centered around the question of whether Fortnite could bypass Apple’s App Store regulations and circumvent the 30% commission Apple takes from in-app purchases. While Epic Games did not achieve a comprehensive victory, it did secure some alterations to Apple’s policies under California law.
This latest clash underscores the mounting global regulatory challenges confronting Apple’s App Store sales, which represent a lucrative segment of Apple’s services business. As the dispute escalates, it remains to be seen how both companies will navigate the complex legal and regulatory landscape surrounding app distribution and competition in the tech industry.
Source: NBC Connecticut
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