Apple backs down on EU ban for ‘Fortnite’-maker Epic Games

Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney said Apple rejected Epic’s application for a developer account it would use to launch an app store for iPhones in Europe.

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National30 articles from 23 sources across the spectrum· Updated 934d ago

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The story so far

2 developments
  1. Mar 6, 2024Only center coverage:Epic Games says Apple retaliated over lawsuits by banning company's developer account
  2. Mar 7, 2024Apple backs down on EU ban for ‘Fortnite’-maker Epic Games

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Last development · Mar 7, 2024 — Apple backs down on EU ban for ‘Fortnite’-maker Epic Games

How each side is putting it

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Ran by 4 outlets across the spectrum· Quartz, Portland Press Herald
QuartzLean Left· 934d ago

Apple reverses course and clears way for Epic Games to set up rival iPhone app store in Europe

Portland Press HeraldLean Left· 934d ago

Apple reverses course and clears way for Epic Games to set up rival iPhone app store in Europe

InsiderLean Left· 934d ago

Apple reverses decision to ban Epic Games from having its own app store

New York TimesLean Left· 935d ago

Apple Reverses Course and Allows Epic Games to Start Competing App Store

CNNLean Left· 935d ago

Apple backs down against ‘Fortnite"-maker Epic Games amid EU investigation threat

Minneapolis Star TribuneLean Left· 936d ago· ran in 4 outlets

European regulators want to question Apple after it blocks Epic Games app store

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CNETCenter· 934d ago

Apple Reverses Decision: Epic Games Can Offer Competing App Store After All

KTVZ BendCenter· 935d ago

Apple backs down on EU ban for ‘Fortnite’-maker Epic Games

Ran by 4 outlets across the spectrum· KOB 4, WHEC Rochester
KOB 4Center· 935d ago

Apple reverses course and clears way for Epic Games to set up rival iPhone app store in Europe

WHEC RochesterCenter· 935d ago

Apple reverses course and clears way for Epic Games to set up rival iPhone app store in Europe

Ran by 2 outlets· France 24, Digital Journal
France 24Center· 935d ago

Apple ends block on EU app store for Fortnite-maker Epic

Digital JournalCenter· 935d ago

Apple ends block on EU app store for Fortnite-maker Epic

InvestopediaCenter· 935d ago

Apple Reinstates 'Fortnite' Maker Epic Games' Developer Account in Europe After Dispute

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New York PostLean Right· 935d ago

Apple reinstates Epic Games’ app store account in Europe after regulator scrutiny

Daily JournalLean Right· 936d ago· ran in 4 outlets

European regulators want to question Apple after it blocks Epic Games app store

FOX BusinessLean Right· 936d ago

Apple escalates Epic Games feud by blocking Fortnite app in EU

New York PostLean Right· 936d ago

Apple faces heat from EU antitrust cops for blocking ‘Fortnite’ maker’s app store plans in Europe

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EngadgetLean Left· 935d ago

Apple reinstates Epic's developer account two days after banning it

The GuardianLean Left· 935d ago

Apple lets Epic Games put Fortnite and game store back on iPhones in Europe

BGRLean Left· 936d ago

The EU will investigate Apple's decision to ban Epic Games' developer account

EngadgetLean Left· 936d ago

EU regulators probe Apple's latest Epic Games takedown

BGRLean Left· 937d ago

Apple just banned Epic Games' dev account in the EU, but Fortnite might still return to the iPhone

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