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Epic Games Store launched on mobile

Friday, September 6, 2024 by Richard Harris

The Epic Games Store is now available for download on iPhones in the European Union and on Android devices worldwide. The store is launching with Fortnite, Rocket League Sideswipe and the all-new Fall Guys for mobile, and we are working to enable all developers to launch their games and apps through the Epic Games Store in the future. We are also bringing our games to i...

EU says Apple breached DMA regulations

Wednesday, July 10, 2024 by Richard Harris

The AP is among outlets reporting that Apple becomes first target of EU’s new digital competition rules aimed at big tech, reporting: “European Union regulators leveled their first charges under the bloc’s new digital competition rulebook, accusing Apple of preventing app makers from pointing users to cheaper options outside its App Store. The European...

Apple to allow third-party app stores in Japan

Wednesday, June 26, 2024 by Richard Harris

The Japanese parliament has passed the Act on Promotion of Competition for Specified Smartphone Software, a law that compels Apple to allow access to third-party app stores and payment providers on devices that run iOS. The legislation, which was passed by Japan's upper house and will be enforced following Cabinet approval within the next eighteen months, seeks to c...

Epic Games defeats Apple in court

Tuesday, March 19, 2024 by Richard Harris

Apple’s iron-clad grip on its developer program may be losing its hold. Every day, Apple turns away hundreds of developers trying to enter their program. However, Epic Games wasn't folding to Apple. "Epic Games has entertained and benefited millions of users with Fortnite, Genshin Impact, and other games. Their application to have their flagship store on ...

iOS 17 to allow sideloading apps on iPhone

Tuesday, April 25, 2023 by Richard Harris

According to Mark Gurman from Bloomberg, iOS 17 will reportedly open up the iPhone to sideloading. "Apple Inc. is preparing to allow alternative app stores on its iPhones and iPads, part of a sweeping overhaul aimed at complying with strict European Union requirements coming in 2024. Software engineering and services employees are engaged in a major push to o...