Epic Games challenges Apple with court rulings and policy shake‐ups
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In a courtroom saga that reads like a tech thriller, judges have repeatedly taken a swipe at Apple’s restrictive App Store policies, citing antitrust violations and even executive dishonesty. The decisions have paved the way for Fortnite’s impending return to iOS, forcing Apple to reexamine its ironclad payment rules.
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Court rulings and appeals reshape Apple’s App Store tactics
The US Northern District of California ruled that Apple violated its 2021 injunction targeting anti-steering App Store rules in the Epic Games lawsuit. Judge Yvonne … The post Apple to appeal major defeat in Epic Games lawsuit over App Store fees appeared first on BGR.
Apple provided a brief statement following a ruling from a judge that Apple had violated the anti-steering injunction handed down after the Epic versus Apple trial.Apple disagrees with rulingJudge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers ruled that Apple willfully violated an injunction that required the company to…
Apple plans to change its U.S. App Store rules in accordance with a ruling from the U.S Northern District of California, Apple said in a statement to MacRumors. The company does plan to appeal the decision, though. "We strongly disagree with the decision. We will comply with the court's order…
Executives’ dishonesty sparks criminal charges amid legal heat
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In a scorching ruling against Apple, Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers on Wednesday accused an Apple finance executive of providing false testimony under oath during the company's ongoing legal battle with Epic Games. The judge stated that Alex Roman, Apple's vice president of finance, gave…
In her ruling banning Apple from charging a commission on purchases made outside the App Store, Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers says that an Apple executive “outright lied under oath.” According to Gonzalez Rogers, Alex Roman, vice president of finance at Apple, gave testimony that was “replete with…
Fortnite comeback and peace proposals energize fans
After a California judge ruled that Apple is violating her 2021 anti-steering injunction in the legal battle with Epic Games, the company’s CEO, Tim Sweeney, … The post Epic says Fortnite is coming back to iPhone, offers ‘peace proposal’ to Apple appeared first on BGR.
The post Fortnite To Return To Apple's App Store in the US After Historic Ruling appeared first on Android Headlines.
Epic CEO Tim Sweeney has made an offer to Apple — end external commissions globally and get "Fortnite" back on the App Store and a cease in litigation.'Fortnite' could finally return to the App Store, for real this time. Image source: Epic GamesApple just got slapped with an incredible ruling from…
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