Epic Games Suffers Delays in Launching European Game Store Due to Apple's Stall Tactics

Tech & AI | July 5, 2024, 9:53 a.m.

Epic Games accused Apple of hindering its efforts to launch a games store on iPhones and iPads in Europe, citing rejection of design documents due to similarities with the App Store. Epic believes Apple's actions are arbitrary and obstructive, violating the Digital Markets Act, leading to complaints filed with the European Commission. Apple claims to be working towards a resolution, yet the legal battle between the two companies dates back to 2020 over Apple's commission fees. Despite recent policy changes by Apple to comply with the DMA, EU antitrust regulators have found them insufficient and launched a new investigation. The ongoing feud highlights the growing scrutiny over Apple's control of the iOS app ecosystem and its impact on competition in the digital marketplace.