Epic's Tim Sweeney never expected Fortnite to be banned 5 years from Apple's app store
He initially expected Fornite would only be off for a few weeks
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Epic says Apple has blocked Fortnite's App Store submission - game now offline worldwide on iOS
The Battle Royale won't be on iOS "until Apple unblocks it"
What just happened? Epic Games' five-year-long fight with Apple isn't showing signs of ending. The company says that Fortnite, which was supposed to return to iOS devices in the US last week, had its submission blocked by Apple. Moreover, the Battle Royale game is now offline worldwide "until Apple unblocks it."
Apple revises App Store policy, allows third-party payments 'without tax' after losing in court
Changes apply to the US App Store only though
Court orders Apple to open App Store to competition, Epic Games wins
"Apple knew exactly what it was doing and at every turn chose the most anticompetitive option"
A hot potato: A federal judge in California has delivered a decisive blow to Apple's longstanding control over its App Store, ordering the tech giant to immediately halt practices that have limited competition and maintained high commissions on app sales. This ruling concludes a five-year legal battle initiated by Epic Games, the creator of Fortnite, which challenged Apple's dominance in the digital app marketplace.
Epic Games will come preinstalled on "millions" of Telefónica Android devices
It beats sideloading, I guess
Fortnite is back on iPhone and Android with the launch of the mobile Epic Games Store
Rocket League Sideswipe and Fall Guys conformed for the digital store's shelves
Apple authorizes sideloaded Epic Games store after blocking it for a third time
The EU might still increase Apple's fine for DMA violations
Microsoft, Meta, X, and Spotify file legal brief supporting Epic Games fight against Apple
Another chapter in the Apple vs Epic saga
Apple flips Epic Games ban less than 24 hours after the EU opened an investigation
Like a kid caught in the act, Cupertino gives Epic its license back
Round 10: Watching Apple and Epic duke it out for the past four years causes one to wonder if they will ever get along. Their very public US court bout is long past, with neither feeling like the victor. As the European Commission bears down on Apple, the boxing match continues, with Cupertino throwing punches to defend its walled garden and Epic hiding behind the referee hoping for a low-blow penalty point.
Apple EU updates: Switching to Android made easier, regulators investigating Epic Games ban, and more
Third-party app stores stop updating if users leave the EU for more than 30 days
Apple bans Epic Games again, ending its third-party app store ambitions
Apple cites Epic's past behavior and Sweeney's comments, calling the company "verifiably untrustworthy"
Apple will still charge a commission for iOS apps linked to external stores
The company has new, petty guidelines for developers that don't want to do business the Apple way
Court grants Apple another stay on allowing external payments while awaiting SCOTUS appeal
Despite voting to grant, district judge says, "Apple's arguments cannot withstand the slightest scrutiny"
Epic Games loses antitrust appeal in its battle against Apple's walled garden
For the second time, court says Apple is not exercising monopoly power
Apple joins Google in complying with South Korean law allowing alternate payment platforms
Both companies are still able to collect commissions
Apple now allows 'reader' apps to link to their own sites
A judge told Apple to begin allowing it last October, but it managed to delay it several months
Dozens of US states back Epic's appeal of Apple case decision
The Epic v Apple legal battle isn't over
Court shoots down Apple's motion to delay App Store payment changes
Barring an emergency injunction from appellate court, devs can start linking to external payment systems on December 9
Apple asks court to stay ruling demanding it allow links to external payment systems by December
Legal team argues it will open users up to fraud
Apple will keep Fortnite off iOS until all appeals are exhausted, Epic Games CEO furious
Tim Sweeney accuses Apple of lying
Epic appeals ruling in court case against Apple, as promised
Judge ruled Apple isn't a monopoly now, but could become one
Epic must pay Apple $3+ million for side-stepping App Store rules, but it's still an Epic win
Apple was within its right to ban Fortnite
Epic v. Apple: Judge rules Apple can't prohibit developers from linking to external purchase options
Court does not consider Apple a monopolist
Epic Store gained 7 million new users during the GTA V giveaway
Plus, Epic's 5-year plan to boost EGS gross revenue to $1 billion