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Business News • 4 min read

US senators propose new laws to end Apple and Google's unpopular app store rules

Three US senators have proposed the Open App Markets Act, which would force Apple and Google to let app-makers use alternative payment platforms within their apps.…

Chris Cooke • 12 Aug 2021

Artist News • 2 min read

Easy Life to headline virtual O2 Arena within Fortnite

Easy Life will perform a free virtual show inside a recreation of London's O2 Arena within Fortnite Creative, with a new song exclusive to the game.…

Andy Malt • 22 Jun 2021

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Apple boss takes to the stand in Epic App Store legal battle

Apple chief Tim Cook has testified in the Epic Games case over App Store payment rules, arguing the policy protects privacy and security and that the iPhone has a modest global market share.…

Chris Cooke • 24 May 2021

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Apple's App Store rules now subject to £1.5 billion class action claim before UK tribunal

A UK class action before the Competition Appeal Tribunal, representing iOS users, challenges Apple's App Store rules and could seek damages of up to £1.5 billion.…

Chris Cooke • 11 May 2021

Business News • 5 min read

Apple's App Store rules back in spotlight in both Europe and the US thanks to Spotify and Fortnite

Apple's App Store rules are under scrutiny again, with an EU Statement Of Objections in Spotify's complaint and Epic Games' US lawsuit, where CEO Tim Sweeney testified.…

Chris Cooke • 04 May 2021

Artist News • 1 min read

Indian rapper Raftaar releases new track in Fortnite

Sony Music India has partnered with Epic Games to release Raftaar's track 'Click Pow Get Down' inside Fortnite, available to unlock and purchase in the game.…

Andy Malt • 22 Dec 2020

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Fortnite's legal battle with Google back in court, 2022 trial looking likely

Epic Games' lawsuit against Google over app store rules is progressing, with the judge rejecting Google's two-year timeline and favouring an earlier trial date.…

Chris Cooke • 30 Oct 2020

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Fortnite can remain banned from Apple's App Store until Epic legal battle reaches court next year

A judge has kept Fortnite banned from Apple's App Store while the Epic legal battle proceeds to court next May, but blocked wider sanctions.…

Chris Cooke • 13 Oct 2020

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Apple and Epic agree that a jury shouldn't rule on all their disagreements

Apple and Epic Games have both asked for a judge rather than a jury to rule on their App Store dispute, after the judge leaned towards a jury.…

Chris Cooke • 02 Oct 2020

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Apple again insists Fortnite ban should stay in place

Apple has again urged the court to refuse Epic Games an injunction restoring Fortnite to the App Store, arguing Epic's own rule-breaking caused the harm.…

Chris Cooke • 17 Sep 2020

Business News • 3 min read

Apple hits back at multi-billion dollar Epic Games for masquerading as the underdog in Fortnite app payments dispute

Apple has filed a court response denying Epic Games' allegations, presenting 27 defences and accusing Epic of breach of contract over its in-app payments dispute.…

Chris Cooke • 09 Sep 2020

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Fortnite maker again asks a judge to force Apple to reinstate the game in its App Store

Epic Games has again asked a judge for an injunction stopping Apple from enforcing sanctions against it, including the removal of Fortnite from the App Store, while their competition dispute continues.…

Chris Cooke • 08 Sep 2020